The weather in January in Zakynthos

It's cool to moderate in January in Zakynthos with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Zakynthos. 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 Zakynthos, 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 2021, Zakynthos reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

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

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 155 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Zakynthos

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

January weather comparison

  Zakynthos New York
Average temperature 15°C 5°C
Max. temperature 17°C 11°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 155 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 16 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Zakynthos with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 7°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 Zakynthos is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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.

Check out the climate of Zakynthos for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Zakynthos is based on weather data from Zakynthos (city). Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zakynthos to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Zakynthos

Temperature in January in Zakynthos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos

Total precipitation in January in Zakynthos over the years

Daily UV index in January in Zakynthos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos by month

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