Roumelí weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Can you expect sunny skies in Roumelí in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

January in Roumelí generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C. Expect the coolest temperatures of the year during January.

Precipitation

Roumelí in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 120 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 Roumelí. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Roumelí, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (44 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Roumelí.

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