Xirostérnion weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Xirostérnion in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Xirostérnion generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Xirostérnion in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 117 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Xirostérnion. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Xirostérnion, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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