Platanés weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Platanés during January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Platanés tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C. Experience the mildest weather of the year in January.

Precipitation

Platanés in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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 Platanés. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Platanés climate page with graphs.

 

Platanés, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (42 KM, 26 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.

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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