Symi weather in January (Dodecanese, Greece)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Symi this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Symi usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Symi in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Symi. May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Symi climate page with graphs.

 

Symi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70% *  

* Data from: Rhodes, Greece (34 KM, 21 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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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