Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in the Greek Isles with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Greek Isles in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Greek Isles with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 16°C, with nights close to 10°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Greek Isles will be around 16°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at the Greek Isles is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,6 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 41% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Greek Isles. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Greek Isles in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
129 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
1,6 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit the Greek Isles?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in the Greek Isles. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for the Greek Isles in January
With 26°C, the Greek Isles hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 18°C.
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The climate of the Greek Isles is based on weather data from Crete. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in January in the Greek Isles
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in the Greek Isles, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in the Greek Isles
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for the Greek Isles, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 13 days of rain in the Greek Isles.
Daily Snowfall in January in the Greek Isles
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in the Greek Isles, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in the Greek Isles
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Greek Isles, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in the Greek Isles Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in the Greek Isles, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in the Greek Isles Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in the Greek Isles, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in the Greek Isles per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in the Greek Isles, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for the Greek Isles
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Average Weather in the Greek Isles by Month
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