Mátala weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What kind of weather does January bring to Mátala? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Mátala usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Mátala in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 120 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Mátala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (54 KM, 33 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mátala.

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