Skalánion weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Is Skalánion a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Skalánion typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Skalánion in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 120 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skalánion. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skalánion, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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