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
49°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

15%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Weather at 12pm
56°F

Partly Cloudy

30%

Cloudy

14%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Weather at 6pm
50°F

Partly Cloudy

25%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Cloudy

15%

Weather at 3am
49°F

Clear/Sunny

41%

Partly Cloudy

26%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Cloudy

11%

More information about the weather in Athens in january



Where to go in Greece in january?

Where to go in Greece in january: destination map

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Where to go in each region in january?

Attica Peninsula
(Athens, Hydra Island, Lavrio...)
tolerable weather
56°F to 58°F
Central Greece
(Gregolimano, Delphi, Agrinio...)
very bad weather*
47°F to 56°F
Crete
(Heraklion, Chania, Matala...)
tolerable weather
56°F to 59°F
Cyclades
(Santorini, Mykonos, Paros...)
tolerable weather
58°F to 59°F
Dodecanese
(Kos, Rhodes, Karpathos...)
tolerable weather*
58°F to 61°F
East Aegean Islands
(Samos, Chios, Lesbos...)
tolerable weather*
52°F to 58°F
Ioanian Islands
(Corfu Island, Zante, Lefkáda...)
tolerable weather*
54°F to 59°F
North of Greece
(Thessaloniki, Parga, Kavala...)
very bad weather*
43°F to 56°F
Northern Aegean
(Lemnos, Samothrace, Thasos...)
bad weather
49°F to 54°F
Peloponnese
(Kalamata, Nafplio, Patras...)
tolerable weather*
49°F to 59°F
Sporades Islands
(Skiathos, Alonissos, Skyros island...)
bad weather*
54°F to 56°F
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


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 56°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 52°F). The climate is rather cool in that locality in january, but it is tolerable when dressing warm. With 3.2in 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 52°F
Highest temperature 56°F
Lowest temperature 49°F
Sea temperature 60°F
Rainfall 3.2in
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
more information about the climate in Athens in january

Climate in Corfu Island in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Corfu Island is 52°F (maximum temperature is 56°F and minimum temperature is 50°F). The climate is rather fresh here in january, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. With 9.1in 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 52°F
Highest temperature 56°F
Lowest temperature 50°F
Sea temperature 60°F
Rainfall 9.1in
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
more information about the climate in Corfu Island in january

Climate in Crete in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 59°F and minimum temperature is 56°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is rather cold around this city in this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. With 3.2in 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 58°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 56°F
Rainfall 3.2in
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
more information about the climate in Crete in january

Climate in Kos in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is fairly cool in this city in the month of january, but it is livable by dressing cosy. With 7.3in 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 56°F
Highest temperature 58°F
Lowest temperature 54°F
Sea temperature 65°F
Rainfall 7.3in
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
more information about the climate in Kos in january

Climate in Greek islands of the Cyclades in january

In january, maximum temperature is 58°F and minimum temperature is 54°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is fairly fresh there in january, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 4.6in 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 56°F
Highest temperature 58°F
Lowest temperature 54°F
Sea temperature 61°F
Rainfall 4.6in
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
more information about the climate in Greek islands of the Cyclades in january


All cities in Greece in january

Athens in januarytolerable weather
Corfu Island in januarytolerable weather
Crete in januarytolerable weather
Kos in januarytolerable weather
Greek islands of the Cyclades in januarytolerable weather
Mykonos in januarytolerable weather
Paros in januarytolerable weather
Rhodes in januarytolerable weather
Samos in januarytolerable weather
Santorini in januarytolerable weather
Skiathos in januarybad weather
Thessaloniki in januaryvery bad weather
Zante in januarytolerable weather
Agrinio in januaryvery bad weather
Alonissos in januarybad weather
Antiparos in januarytolerable weather
Chios in januarytolerable weather
Delphi in januaryvery bad weather
Gregolimano in januaryvery bad weather
Hydra Island in januarytolerable weather
Kalamata in januarytolerable weather
See full list of cities (149)


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.


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