Heraklion in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Heraklion in january 2025
The weather in Heraklion in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
22%
22%
8%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
23%
20%
9%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
22%
21%
6%
Weather at 3am
54°F
46%
24%
22%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Heraklion in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Heraklion in january.
The climate of Heraklion in january is tolerable
In january in Heraklion, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.7in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite fresh here january, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Heraklion is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Heraklion in the month of january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 3 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 10% of time.
On average, in Heraklion, the days of january last 10:03. Sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset is at 17:31.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not the best) to go in Heraklion in Greece.
Heraklion: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Heraklion. more information
If you can push the dates of your trip to Heraklion forward, the month of february has a better weather forecast than january. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Heraklion in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.64km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:03 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Heraklion in january 2024:
59°F to 65°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
58°F to 67°F
56°F to 63°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 68°F
59°F to 68°F
58°F to 61°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Crete in january
Cities near Heraklion:
| Gazi in january | tolerable weather |
| Agia Pelagia in january | tolerable weather |
| Dia island in january | tolerable weather |
| Gouves in january | tolerable weather |
| Arkalochóri (Minóa Pediáda) in january | tolerable weather |
| Stalís in january | tolerable weather |
| Anogia in january | tolerable weather |
| Malia in january | tolerable weather |
| Krasi in january | tolerable weather |
| Zaros in january | tolerable weather |
| Balí (Mylopotamos) in january | tolerable weather |
| Tsoutsouros in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Heraklion
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Weather data for Heraklion in january:
Weather data for Heraklion for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Heraklion. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Heraklion can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Heraklion.