Athens Weather in January
Greece · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high13°C (55°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall64 mm (2.5 in)
RatingGood 6.5/10
Expect cool days in Athens in January: the average high is 13°C (55°F) and the average low is 7°C (44°F). January is winter in Greece. The month is moderately rainy, with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain spread over 12 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Athens?
January is a good time to visit Athens (6.5/10), though April to May and September to November are even better.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 13°C (55°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (49°F) |
| Rainfall | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 53% |
| Daylight | 9.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.2 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with 13 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Athens in January
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Athens weather in other months
Jan13°C / 7°C64 mmGoodFeb13°C / 7°C59 mmGoodMar16°C / 8°C58 mmExcellentApr20°C / 11°C28 mmExcellentMay25°C / 16°C21 mmExcellentJun30°C / 20°C22 mmExcellentJul33°C / 23°C10 mmGoodAug33°C / 23°C9 mmGoodSep29°C / 20°C31 mmExcellentOct23°C / 16°C55 mmExcellentNov19°C / 12°C61 mmExcellentDec14°C / 9°C77 mmGood
← DecemberBest time to visit AthensFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Chania14°C · 91 mm
- Izmir12°C · 130 mm
- Thessaloniki10°C · 48 mm
- Bodrum15°C · 149 mm
- Corfu13°C · 122 mm
- Rhodes15°C · 162 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.