Karpathos weather in January (Karpathos, Greece)

How is January weather typically in Karpathos? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Karpathos generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Karpathos in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Karpathos. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Karpathos climate page with graphs.

 

Karpathos, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Karpathos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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