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Palaiokastro weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Looking to travel to Palaiokastro in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Palaiokastro generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Palaiokastro in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Palaiokastro. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 Palaiokastro climate page with graphs.

 

Palaiokastro, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in January

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

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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 Palaiokastro in January?

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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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