Plakiás weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Curious about the January weather in Plakiás? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Plakiás generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Plakiás in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 117 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Plakiás. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plakiás, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 29 Miles).

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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 Plakiás 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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