Parikia weather in January (Cyclades, Greece)

Planning a trip to Parikia in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Parikia typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Parikia in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

 

Parikia, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
* Data from: Naxos, Greece (20 KM, 12 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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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 Parikia 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 16°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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Parikia.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.