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Peloponnese Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to the Peloponnese, 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 Peloponnese in January

The Peloponnese, Greece is a region in Greece. January in the Peloponnese generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Klitoria at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Monemvasía at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Monemvasía and 0°C (32°F) in Klitoria. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Peloponnese, Greece. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ligourio with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Messíni with 142 mm (5.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Peloponnese in January

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

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 Peloponnese

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

Temperature range in the Peloponnese (January)

Precipitation variation in the Peloponnese (January)

Nafplio

In January Nafplio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nafplio →

Tolón

In January Tolón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tolón →

Monemvasía

In January Monemvasía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Monemvasía →

Poros

In January Poros generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
129 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Poros →

Kalamata

In January Kalamata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
144 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kalamata →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nafplio 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Tolón 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Monemvasía 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Poros 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Kalamata 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Porto Heli 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The Peloponnese weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, the Peloponnese, Greece generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Nafplio sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

Nafplio averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Nafplio averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Peloponnese, Greece.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Nafplio, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Peloponnese, Greece.

Generally speaking, April, May, September and October provide perfect weather in Nafplio. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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