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Santoríni Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Santoríni, 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 Santoríni in January

Santoríni, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Santoríni generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Fira.

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

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 71 mm (2.8 in) in Fira. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Fira.

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Best Places to Visit in Santoríni in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Santoríni

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

Temperature range in Santoríni (January)

Precipitation variation in Santoríni (January)

Fira

In January Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Fira →

Oía

In January Oía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Oía →

Kamari

In January Kamari generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kamari →

Imerovigli

In January Imerovigli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Imerovigli →

Perissa

In January Perissa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Perissa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Santoríni, in Greece.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Oía 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kamari 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Imerovigli 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Perissa 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Firostefani 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Santoríni weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Santoríni, Greece generally has tolerable weather conditions. Fira sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

In Fira, the average daytime high in January is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Santoríni, Greece. Fira averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Santoríni, Greece?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Fira, January may not be the ideal time to visit Santoríni, Greece.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Fira. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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