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Heraklion in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Heraklion in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Heraklion in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
Heraklion in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 92 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Heraklion;

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Heraklion has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Heraklion in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Heraklion for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +57°F.

Is Heraklion warm or cold in January?

Heraklion is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Heraklion, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Heraklion in January

Water in Heraklion in January is Fresh. It varies from +60°F to +65°F, with an average of +62°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +57°F.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Heraklion are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +79°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +61°F.

Can you swim in Heraklion in January?

Water temperature (+62°F) in Heraklion in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Heraklion in January

Heraklion weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+57°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+32°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+77°F+75°F
Rainfall
89 mm92 mm87 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+64°F+62°F+61°F
Humidity
70%69%68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
10108
Rainy days
141514
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 92 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Heraklion 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 Heraklion is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Heraklion based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 35%, leading to total precipitation of around 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Heraklion, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Heraklion wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Heraklion?

This is the weather in Heraklion in January 2024:
1 January
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+60°F
2 January
☁️
+62°F
3 January
☀️
+61°F
4 January
☀️
+62°F
5 January
☀️
+63°F
6 January
☁️
+64°F
7 January
☀️
+63°F
8 January
☁️
+61°F
9 January
☀️
+63°F
10 January
🌧️
+64°F
11 January
☁️
+59°F
12 January
☁️
+59°F
13 January
🌧️
+55°F
14 January
☀️
+59°F
15 January
🌧️
+57°F
16 January
☀️
+60°F
17 January
☀️
+66°F
18 January
☀️
+67°F
19 January
☀️
+65°F
20 January
☀️
+64°F
21 January
☀️
+64°F
22 January
☀️
+66°F
23 January
☀️
+64°F
24 January
☀️
+64°F
25 January
☀️
+62°F
26 January
☁️
+65°F
27 January
☁️
+64°F
28 January
☁️
+62°F
29 January
🌧️
+60°F
30 January
🌧️
+52°F
31 January
🌧️
+57°F
In January 2024 Heraklion had 16 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Heraklion climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Heraklion in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+68°F) and the highest in 2023 (+73°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 234 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1122 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Heraklion in January:

Is January a good time to visit Heraklion?

It’s always a good time to visit Heraklion, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Heraklion in January?

January has mild temperatures in Heraklion. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Heraklion in January?

In general, you can swim in Heraklion in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +62°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Heraklion rainy in January?

Heraklion 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 Heraklion in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Heraklion in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Heraklion

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Heraklion, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.

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