The weather in January in Santorini
It's cool to moderate in January in Santorini 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 9°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Santorini. 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 Santorini, Greece. 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 22°C in 2016, Santorini reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Santorini
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santorini. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
Santorini | New York | |
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Average temperature | 15°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 18°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 67 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santorini with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santorini is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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 Santorini, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Santorini
Temperature in January in Santorini over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Santorini, Greece. 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 Santorini
Total precipitation in January in Santorini over the years
Daily UV index in January in Santorini
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santorini, 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 Santorini by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santorini. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.