Lesbos weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Lesbos in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Lesbos in January?
Lesbos is a region in Greece. January in Lesbos generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Mythimna. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tavari with an average of 88 mm to high rainfall in Tarti with 130 mm.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Lesbos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lesbos's yearly weather, check out our Lesbos climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lesbos?
Mythimna
In January Mythimna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Petra
In January Petra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Anaxos
In January Anaxos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Plomari
In January Plomari generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skala Kallonis
In January Skala Kallonis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lesbos, in Greece.
Is January the best time to visit Lesbos?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lesbos due to the typically unpleasant weather in Mythimna.
On average, the best time to visit Lesbos is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Mythimna. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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