Kefalonia Weather in January

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

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Lassi Argostoli Trapezaki Agia Efimia

Are you planning a trip a to Kefalonia, Greece in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kefalonia in January

Kefalonia, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Kefalonia generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Lassi.

For specific regional insights in Kefalonia, Greece, refer to the map provided 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 Skala Kefalonias with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Explore Kefalonia by month

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

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kefalonia in January

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

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 Kefalonia

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

Temperature range in Kefalonia (January)

Precipitation variation in Kefalonia (January)

Lassi

In January Lassi 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
16°C (61°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
160 mm (6.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lassi →

Argostoli

In January Argostoli 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
16°C (61°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
160 mm (6.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Argostoli →

Trapezaki

In January Trapezaki 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
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Trapezaki →

Agia Efimia

In January Agia Efimia 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
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Agia Efimia →

Svoronata

In January Svoronata 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
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lassi 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Argostoli 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Trapezaki 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Agia Efimia 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Svoronata 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Lixouri 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Kefalonia weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Kefalonia, Greece typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Lassi average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

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

Does Kefalonia, Greece get a lot of rain in January?

Kefalonia, Greece sees substantial rainfall in January. Lassi typically averages about 126 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kefalonia, Greece?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Kefalonia, Greece with often unpleasant weather in Lassi.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lassi. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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