The weather in January in Rethymnon

It's cool to moderate in January in Rethymnon with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Rethymnon. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Rethymnon, Crete. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2021, Rethymnon reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Rethymnon is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 163 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,9 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Rethymnon

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rethymnon. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Rethymnon New York
Average temperature 15°C 5°C
Max. temperature 18°C 11°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 163 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days
Total snowfall 1,9 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 1 day 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Rethymnon with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Rethymnon is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Rethymnon, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Rethymnon

Temperature in January in Rethymnon over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Rethymnon, Crete. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Rethymnon

Total precipitation in January in Rethymnon over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Rethymnon

Snowfall in January in Rethymnon per year

Daily UV index in January in Rethymnon

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Rethymnon, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rethymnon by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rethymnon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.