Kos Weather in January

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

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Kos Town Kéfalos Kardámaina Tigaki

Planning a journey to Kos, Greece this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kos in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Kos Town.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kéfalos with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Ágios Fokás with 173 mm (6.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Kos Town receives about 150 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Kos by month

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

January16°C (61°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kos in January

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

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 Kos

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

Temperature range in Kos (January)

Precipitation variation in Kos (January)

Kos Town

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
150 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kos Town →

Kéfalos

In January Kéfalos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
150 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kéfalos →

Kardámaina

In January Kardámaina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
150 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kardámaina →

Tigaki

In January Tigaki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
150 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tigaki →

Mastichari

In January Mastichari generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
150 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mastichari →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kos Town 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Kéfalos 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Kardámaina 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Tigaki 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Mastichari 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Marmari 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

Kos weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Kos, Greece brings unpleasant weather. In Kos Town, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

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

Kos Town averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

Rainfall in Kos, Greece peaks during January. Kos Town averages roughly 170 mm (6.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kos, Greece?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kos, Greece due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kos Town.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Kos Town. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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