Maleme weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Will it be warm or cold in Maleme this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Maleme typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Maleme in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 117 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Maleme. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maleme, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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