If you plan to visit Heraklion in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 92 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 Heraklion;
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Heraklion has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Heraklion in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Heraklion for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +14°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of +1°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +15°C.
Is Heraklion warm or cold in January?
Heraklion is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +10°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Heraklion, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Heraklion in January
Heraklion weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+14°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
0°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+26°C
+25°C
+24°C
Rainfall
89 mm
92 mm
92 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
69%
68%
67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
5
Cloudy days
18
17
14
Rainy days
9
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 92 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 69% to 68%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Heraklion in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Heraklion is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Heraklion based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 201 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Heraklion, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Heraklion wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 31% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Heraklion?
This is the weather in Heraklion in January 2023:
1 January
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+16°C
2 January
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+17°C
3 January
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+17°C
4 January
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+17°C
5 January
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+18°C
6 January
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+19°C
7 January
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+17°C
8 January
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+19°C
9 January
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+14°C
10 January
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+15°C
11 January
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+13°C
12 January
🌧️
+14°C
13 January
🌧️
+9°C
14 January
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+11°C
15 January
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+14°C
16 January
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+12°C
17 January
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+14°C
18 January
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+15°C
19 January
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+10°C
20 January
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+14°C
21 January
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+15°C
22 January
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+14°C
23 January
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+7°C
24 January
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+6°C
25 January
🌧️
+8°C
26 January
🌧️
+7°C
27 January
🌧️
+10°C
28 January
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+13°C
29 January
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+15°C
30 January
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+15°C
31 January
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+15°C
In January 2023 Heraklion had 8 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Heraklion climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Heraklion in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+13°C) and the highest in 2021 (+18°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 31 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 355 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Heraklion in January:
Is January a good time to visit Heraklion?
It’s always a good time to visit Heraklion, 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 Heraklion in January?
January has mild temperatures in Heraklion. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Heraklion rainy in January?
Heraklion 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 Heraklion in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Heraklion 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 Heraklion, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.