Weather · JanuaryGreece weather in January
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices
January in Greece: an average of 9°, about 2 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 9h 40m of daylight, with light from about 07:35 to 17:15. January in Greece is perfectly doable if you dress right and plan the day — usually with fewer tourists and better prices.
Greece in January
Every day in January, the multi-year average
January in Greece, what works
A good season for culture: museums, galleries, cafés, restaurants and shows. Outdoor walks work with the right clothing, but daylight is shorter — start early.
What to pack: A mid-weight coat, a warm layer underneath, and a scarf. Mornings and evenings feel cold.
Holidays & events in Greece
- 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
- 6 JanuaryEpiphany
On public holidays banks and offices close, some sites change hours and transport shifts, but it's also the best way to see living tradition.
Thailand, Dry and clear countrywide, calm seas — peak season, book ahead.
Philippines, The best month for the islands: sun, superb visibility underwater, no typhoons.
Vietnam, The south (Ho Chi Minh, Phu Quoc) is warm and dry; the north stays cool.January in Greece, FAQ
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Greece — flights & hotels
Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.
Check flight prices to Greece, every airline at once.
Rates in Greece shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset