Greece in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Greece in january 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Greece. These predictions are statistics for january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Athens
tolerable weather 21.1cm
Weather at 6am
9°C
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
15%
12%
Weather at 12pm
13°C
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
30%
14%
13%
Weather at 6pm
10°C
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
25%
15%
15%
Weather at 3am
9°C
41%
26%
13%
11%
Where to go in Greece in january?
Where to go in Greece in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Attica Peninsula (Athens, Hydra Island, Lavrio...) | 13°C to 14°C | 4 à 5 days | 16°C | tolerable weather |
| Central Greece (Delphi, Gregolimano, Agrinio...) | 8°C to 13°C | 5 à 10 days | 16°C | very bad weather* |
| Crete (Heraklion, Chania, Matala...) | 13°C to 15°C | 2 à 9 days | 17°C to 18°C | tolerable weather |
| Cyclades (Santorini, Mykonos, Paros...) | 14°C to 15°C | 4 à 8 days | 16°C to 17°C | tolerable weather |
| Dodecanese (Kos, Rhodes, Karpathos...) | 14°C to 16°C | 7 à 12 days | 18°C | tolerable weather* |
| East Aegean Islands (Samos, Chios, Lesbos...) | 11°C to 14°C | 7 à 11 days | 15°C to 17°C | tolerable weather* |
| Ioanian Islands (Corfu Island, Zante, Lefkáda...) | 12°C to 15°C | 7 à 11 days | 16°C to 17°C | tolerable weather* |
| North of Greece (Thessaloniki, Parga, Kavala...) | 6°C to 13°C | 4 à 11 days | 13°C to 16°C | very bad weather* |
| Northern Aegean (Lemnos, Samothrace, Thasos...) | 9°C to 12°C | 5 à 10 days | 13°C to 15°C | bad weather |
| Peloponnese (Kalamata, Nafplio, Patras...) | 9°C to 15°C | 4 à 11 days | 16°C to 17°C | tolerable weather* |
| Sporades Islands (Skiathos, Alonissos, Skyros island...) | 12°C to 13°C | 7 days | 15°C to 16°C | bad weather* |
Where should you go in Greece in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Greece in january ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
As the month of January corresponds to the winter season in Greece, the climate throughout January in Greece is characterized by the freshness of the atmosphere. This time of year does not have the same climate for all regions. Although the climate in the Greek islands of the Mediterranean Sea is favorable, this is not the case for towns along the Aegean Sea.
January in the Athens and Islands of the Mediterranean Sea
For the Greek islands of the Mediterranean, the month of January is the coldest of the year. With cool temperatures and the presence of sporadic rain, the weather is not idyllic but still acceptable for tourist activities.
Aegean regions in January
Like the climate of Thessaloniki and that of the island of Lesbos, the weather throughout January in Greece is not favorable because of the cold and the rain. If the temperature is not very cool, it is the abundance of precipitation which is inconvenient for tourist activities.
Climate in Greece in january
Climate in Athens in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 13°C and minimum temperature is 9°C (for an average temperature of 11°C). The climate is rather cool in that locality in january, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 81mm over 5 days, you will experience some showers during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in that area in Greece.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 11°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 13°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 9°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 15.4°C | ||
| Rainfall | 81mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Corfu Island in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Corfu Island is 11°C (maximum temperature is 13°C and minimum temperature is 10°C). The climate is rather fresh here in january, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. With 230mm over 10 days, you will experience some showers during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, january is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Corfu Island in Greece.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 11°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 13°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 10°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 15.5°C | ||
| Rainfall | 230mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||
| Length of day | 09:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Crete in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 15°C and minimum temperature is 13°C (for an average temperature of 14°C). The climate is rather cold around this city in this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. With 81mm over 5 days, rain may occur during your trip. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Crete.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 14°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 13°C | ||
| Rainfall | 81mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 10:03 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Kos in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 14°C and minimum temperature is 12°C (for an average temperature of 13°C). The climate is fairly cool in this city in the month of january, but it is livable by dressing cosy. With 186mm over 10 days, you will experience some showers during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a bad weather, january is not the best time to go in this city in Greece.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 13°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 12°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 17.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 186mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 09:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Greek islands of the Cyclades in january
In january, maximum temperature is 14°C and minimum temperature is 12°C (for an average temperature of 13°C). The climate is fairly fresh there in january, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 117mm over 7 days, rain may occur for your holidays. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not good time) for traveling there.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 13°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 14°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 12°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 16.1°C | ||
| Rainfall | 117mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 09:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Greece in january
| Athens in january | tolerable weather |
| Corfu Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Crete in january | tolerable weather |
| Kos in january | tolerable weather |
| Greek islands of the Cyclades in january | tolerable weather |
| Mykonos in january | tolerable weather |
| Paros in january | tolerable weather |
| Rhodes in january | tolerable weather |
| Samos in january | tolerable weather |
| Santorini in january | tolerable weather |
| Skiathos in january | bad weather |
| Thessaloniki in january | very bad weather |
| Zante in january | tolerable weather |
| Agrinio in january | very bad weather |
| Alonissos in january | bad weather |
| Antiparos in january | tolerable weather |
| Chios in january | tolerable weather |
| Delphi in january | very bad weather |
| Gregolimano in january | very bad weather |
| Hydra Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Kalamata in january | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Greece in january:
Weather data for Greece in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Greece. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Greece can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Greece.