Palaiokastro weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What does the weather outlook for Palaiokastro look like in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

January in Palaiokastro generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Palaiokastro in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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. 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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