Athens in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Athens in january 2025
The weather in Athens in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 21.1cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
15%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
30%
14%
13%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
25%
15%
15%
Weather at 3am
49°F
41%
26%
13%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Athens in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Athens in january.
The climate of Athens in january is tolerable
In january in Athens, the climate is wet (with 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.7in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is fairly cool around this city the month of january, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Athens is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Athens in the month of january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2017. You can hope to have about 2 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 6% of the month.
In january in Athens, the days on average last 09:50. The sun rises at 07:40 and sets at 17:30.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not good) to go in this city in Greece.
January: another location in Greece?
If you want to go to Greece in january, there are destinations with better weather than Athens:
In january, Karpathos has good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Athens in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 21.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.42km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Athens in january 2024:
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 52°F
41°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 50°F
43°F to 56°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 50°F
41°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
40°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
41°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Greece in january
Cities near Athens:
| Piraeus in january | tolerable weather |
| Glyfada in january | tolerable weather |
| Elefsina in january | tolerable weather |
| Ampelakia in january | tolerable weather |
| Vouliagmeni in january | tolerable weather |
| Artemi in january | tolerable weather |
| Nea Makri in january | tolerable weather |
| Rafina in january | tolerable weather |
| Nea Peramos in january | tolerable weather |
| Aegina in january | tolerable weather |
| Megara in january | tolerable weather |
| Lavrio in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Athens
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Weather data for Athens in january:
Weather data for Athens for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Athens. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Athens can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Athens.