Plaka weather in January (Cyclades, Greece)

What does the weather outlook for Plaka look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Plaka usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Plaka in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

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

 

Plaka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

* Data from: Naxos, Greece (6 KM, 3 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. 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

5/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Plaka.

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