If you plan to visit Kavala in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +48°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 69 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kavala;
Average weather
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+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kavala has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Kavala in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kavala for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +64°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +52°F.
Is Kavala warm or cold in January?
Kavala is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +39°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Kavala, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Kavala in January
Water in Kavala in January is Cold. It varies from +53°F to +59°F, with an average of +56°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +48°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Kavala are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +79°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +55°F.
Can you swim in Kavala in January?
We would not recommend swimming in Kavala in January, the water is very cold (+56°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Kavala in January
Kavala weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+48°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+21°F
+19°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+66°F
+66°F
Rainfall
99 mm
69 mm
61 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+58°F
+56°F
+55°F
Humidity
76%
75%
74%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
6
Cloudy days
11
11
9
Rainy days
12
11
11
Snowy days
0
1
1
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 99 mm to 69 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 7.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kavala in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kavala is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 156 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Kavala, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kavala wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Kavala.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Kavala?
This is the weather in Kavala in January 2023:
1 January
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+59°F
2 January
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+57°F
3 January
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+56°F
4 January
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+57°F
5 January
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+59°F
6 January
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+59°F
7 January
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+58°F
8 January
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+55°F
9 January
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+53°F
10 January
🌧️
+58°F
11 January
🌧️
+53°F
12 January
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+54°F
13 January
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+54°F
14 January
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+51°F
15 January
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+53°F
16 January
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+53°F
17 January
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+63°F
18 January
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+65°F
19 January
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+64°F
20 January
🌧️
+60°F
21 January
🌧️
+60°F
22 January
🌧️
+61°F
23 January
🌧️
+57°F
24 January
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+49°F
25 January
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+45°F
26 January
🌧️
+46°F
27 January
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+48°F
28 January
🌧️
+48°F
29 January
🌧️
+46°F
30 January
🌧️
+44°F
31 January
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+51°F
In January 2023 Kavala had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kavala climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kavala in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+62°F) and the highest in 2013 (+71°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 347 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1223 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kavala in January:
Is January a good time to visit Kavala?
It’s always a good time to visit Kavala, 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 Kavala in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Kavala in January?
Swimming in Kavala in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Kavala rainy in January?
Kavala 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 Kavala in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kavala 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 Kavala, 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.