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Réthymno Town weather in January (Crete, Greece)

How's the weather trend in Réthymno Town as January approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Réthymno Town typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C. The temperatures in January are typically the coolest of the year.

Precipitation

Réthymno Town in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 117 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Réthymno Town. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Réthymno Town climate page with graphs.

 

Réthymno Town, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 111 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 117 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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