Chios Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chios Island, Greece in January.

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Karfas Kambos Chios Paralia Agias Foteinis

Thinking about venturing to Chios Island, Greece this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Chios Island in January

Chios Island, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Chios Island generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Karfas. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Chios Island, Greece that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

For specific regional insights in Chios Island, Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Volissos with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Karfas with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Chios Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chios Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Karfas)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chios Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chios Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chios Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chios Island, Greece?

Temperature range in Chios Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Chios Island (January)

Karfas

In January Karfas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Karfas →

Kambos

In January Kambos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kambos →

Chios

In January Chios generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Chios →

Paralia Agias Foteinis

In January Paralia Agias Foteinis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Paralia Agias Foteinis →

Megás Limniónas

In January Megás Limniónas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Megás Limniónas →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chios Island, in Greece.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chios Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Karfas 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Kambos 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Chios 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Paralia Agias Foteinis 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Megás Limniónas 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Volissos 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Chios Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chios Island, Greece in January?

January in Chios Island, Greece brings unpleasant weather. In Karfas, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Chios Island, Greece in January?

Daytime temperatures in Karfas peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in January, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Chios Island, Greece get a lot of rain in January?

Karfas typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Chios Island, Greece.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chios Island, Greece?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Karfas, January may not be the ideal time to visit Chios Island, Greece.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide perfect weather in Karfas. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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