Zakynthos Weather in January

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Vasilikós Keri

Planning a journey to Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos in January

Zakynthos, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Zakynthos generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Volímai with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to high rainfall in Vasilikós with 155 mm (6.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Zakynthos in January

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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 Zakynthos

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

Temperature range in Zakynthos (January)

Precipitation variation in Zakynthos (January)

Laganas

In January Laganas 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
17°C (63°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
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In January Tsilivi 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
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tsilivi →

Vasilikós

In January Vasilikós 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
17°C (63°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
180 mm (7.1 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Vasilikós →

Keri

In January Keri 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
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Keri →

Argasio

In January Argasio 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
17°C (63°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
179 mm (7 in)
153 mm (6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Argasio →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Tsilivi 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Vasilikós 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Keri 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Argasio 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Kalamaki 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 152 mm (6 in)

Zakynthos weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Zakynthos, Greece brings unpleasant weather. In Laganas, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

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

Average temperatures in Zakynthos, Greece during January range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Laganas.

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

Zakynthos, Greece sees substantial rainfall in January. Laganas typically averages about 150 mm (5.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Zakynthos, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Laganas. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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