Are you considering a trip to Athens in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +55°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 64 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Athens;
Average weather
☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Athens has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Athens in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Athens for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +54°F with a maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +32°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +57°F.
Is Athens warm or cold in January?
Athens is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Athens, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Athens in January
Athens weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+55°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+28°F
+27°F
+23°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+73°F
Rainfall
110 mm
64 mm
52 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
69%
68%
66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
8
9
8
Cloudy days
17
17
15
Rainy days
6
5
5
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +57°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +55°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 110 mm to 64 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 8 to 9.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Athens in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Athens is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Athens based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 246 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 74 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Athens, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Athens wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 110 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Athens based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 3%, for a monthly total of around 6 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Athens.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Athens?
This is the weather in Athens in January 2023:
1 January
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+62°F
2 January
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+64°F
3 January
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+63°F
4 January
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+63°F
5 January
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+63°F
6 January
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+64°F
7 January
☀️
+63°F
8 January
🌧️
+60°F
9 January
☁️
+57°F
10 January
🌧️
+56°F
11 January
🌧️
+54°F
12 January
🌧️
+48°F
13 January
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+42°F
14 January
☀️
+50°F
15 January
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+56°F
16 January
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+50°F
17 January
☀️
+56°F
18 January
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+52°F
19 January
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+47°F
20 January
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+55°F
21 January
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+59°F
22 January
🌧️
+48°F
23 January
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+41°F
24 January
🌨️
+36°F
25 January
🌧️
+39°F
26 January
☀️
+42°F
27 January
☀️
+49°F
28 January
☀️
+53°F
29 January
🌧️
+48°F
30 January
☀️
+52°F
31 January
☀️
+57°F
In January 2023 Athens had 18 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 26 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Athens climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Athens in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+51°F) and the highest in 2014 (+64°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1986 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Athens in January:
Is January a good time to visit Athens?
January is a really good time to go to Athens. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Athens.
Can you sunbathe in Athens in January?
January has mild temperatures in Athens. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Athens rainy in January?
Athens is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Athens in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Athens in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Athens, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.