Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands Weather in January

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Paleokastritsa Lefkada Town

Thinking about venturing to the Ionian Islands, 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 the Ionian Islands in January

The Ionian Islands, Greece is a region in Greece. January in the Ionian Islands generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Kassiopi to 15°C (59°F) in Vasilikós. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Vasilikós and 8°C (46°F) in Kassiopi.

To explore the conditions in the Ionian Islands, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Vóvikes with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Perigiali with 159 mm (6.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Ionian Islands in January

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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 Ionian Islands

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

Temperature range in the Ionian Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Ionian Islands (January)

Laganas

In January Laganas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In January Tsilivi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tsilivi →

Paleokastritsa

In January Paleokastritsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
118 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Lefkada Town

In January Lefkada Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
153 mm (6 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lefkada Town →

Kávos

In January Kávos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
118 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kávos →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Tsilivi 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Paleokastritsa 14°C (57°F) 11°C (52°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Lefkada Town 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Kávos 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Vasilikós 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)

The Ionian Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ionian Islands, Greece in January?

January in the Ionian Islands, Greece brings unpleasant weather. In Laganas, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in the Ionian Islands, Greece in January?

Laganas averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

the Ionian Islands, Greece sees substantial rainfall in January. Laganas typically averages about 150 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Ionian Islands, Greece?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Laganas, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Ionian Islands, Greece.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Laganas. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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