Petrochori weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Petrochori during January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Petrochori usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C. Experience the mildest weather of the year in January.

Precipitation

Petrochori in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Petrochori. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petrochori, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (47 KM, 29 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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