Melidhónion weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Melidhónion during January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Melidhónion typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Melidhónion in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Melidhónion, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (40 KM, 25 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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