Weather in January in The Cyclades
Planning a getaway to the Cyclades this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Cyclades in January?
The Cyclades is a region in Greece. January in the Cyclades generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Mýkonos City. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in the Cyclades where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pisses with an average of 69 mm to moderate rainfall in Donoussa with 90 mm. Mýkonos City experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cyclades in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Cyclades climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cyclades?
Mýkonos City
In January Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fira
In January Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Naxos Chora
In January Naxos Chora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Oía
In January Oía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Náousa
In January Náousa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cyclades, in Greece.
Is January the best time to visit the Cyclades?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Mýkonos City, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Cyclades.
On average, the best time to visit the Cyclades is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Mýkonos City. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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