The climate in Santorini during January can be summarized as mild and damp.
January is in the winter in Santorini and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 14.1°C 57.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.8°C 47.8°F |
Average temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 114 mm 4.5 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Santorini with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santorini in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 14.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 13.9°C 57°F |
Wettest month: | January | 114mm 4.5ins |