Petrokefálion weather in January (Greece)

Thinking of visiting Petrokefálion in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Petrokefálion includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.

Precipitation

Petrokefálion in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With about 120 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

 

Petrokefálion, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 28 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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