Zarós weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What should you pack for a trip to Zarós in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Zarós includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C. January often features the most temperate temperatures compared to other months.

Precipitation

Zarós in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

 

Zarós, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (33 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.

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 Zarós.

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