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Cyclades Weather in January

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

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Planning a trip to the Cyclades, Greece this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Cyclades in January

The Cyclades, Greece is a region in Greece. January in the Cyclades generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Mýkonos City. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in the Cyclades, Greece where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cyclades, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pisses with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Donoussa with 90 mm (3.5 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Mýkonos City.

Explore the Cyclades by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cyclades - and find the best time to visit. (based on Fira)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cyclades in January

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

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 the Cyclades

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

Temperature range in the Cyclades (January)

Precipitation variation in the Cyclades (January)

Mýkonos City

In January Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Mýkonos City →

Fira

In January Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Fira →

Naxos Chora

In January Naxos Chora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Naxos Chora →

Oía

In January Oía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Oía →

Náousa

In January Náousa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Náousa →

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cyclades in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Mýkonos City 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Naxos Chora 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Oía 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Náousa 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Parikia 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

The Cyclades weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cyclades, Greece in January?

Expect good weather across the Cyclades, Greece in January. The popular destination of Mýkonos City averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Cyclades, Greece in January?

Average temperatures in the Cyclades, Greece during January range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Mýkonos City.

Does the Cyclades, Greece get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Mýkonos City averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Cyclades, Greece.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Cyclades, Greece?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Mýkonos City, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Cyclades, Greece.

On average, the best time to visit the Cyclades, Greece is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally excellent weather in Mýkonos City. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have good weather conditions.

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