Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Santorini with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santorini 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 Santorini with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santorini will be around 15°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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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santorini. 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.
Santorini in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
67 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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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 Santorini?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Santorini. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Santorini in January
With 22°C, Santorini hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 17°C.
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The climate of Santorini is based on weather data from Firá. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Santorini for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santorini
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santorini, 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 Santorini
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santorini, 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 9 days of rain in Santorini.
Daily UV Index in January in Santorini
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santorini, 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 Santorini Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santorini, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santorini Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santorini, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santorini
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Santorini. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Santorini by Month
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