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Kalamata in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kalamata in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kalamata, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Kalamata in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Kalamata, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +14°C, and there are typically 8 sunny days in January. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 225 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kalamata;

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
225 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kalamata has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Kalamata in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kalamata for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +18°C during the day and a minimum of -1°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +15°C.

Is Kalamata warm or cold in January?

Kalamata is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +6°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Kalamata, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kalamata in January

Kalamata weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+15°C+14°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-6°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+22°C+23°C
Rainfall
215 mm225 mm138 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%75%73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
787
Cloudy days
141312
Rainy days
10109
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 215 mm to 225 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 7 to 8.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kalamata in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kalamata is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kalamata based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 567 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 157 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Kalamata, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kalamata wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Kalamata?

This is the weather in Kalamata in January 2023:
1 January
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+17°C
2 January
☀️
+18°C
3 January
☁️
+17°C
4 January
☁️
+17°C
5 January
☁️
+17°C
6 January
☁️
+18°C
7 January
🌧️
+17°C
8 January
☁️
+14°C
9 January
🌧️
+15°C
10 January
🌧️
+12°C
11 January
☁️
+13°C
12 January
☀️
+11°C
13 January
☀️
+9°C
14 January
☀️
+12°C
15 January
☀️
+15°C
16 January
☁️
+13°C
17 January
🌧️
+14°C
18 January
☁️
+16°C
19 January
☀️
+12°C
20 January
🌧️
+14°C
21 January
🌧️
+14°C
22 January
☀️
+11°C
23 January
☀️
+7°C
24 January
☀️
+6°C
25 January
☀️
+7°C
26 January
☀️
+9°C
27 January
☁️
+11°C
28 January
☀️
+14°C
29 January
☁️
+10°C
30 January
☀️
+15°C
31 January
☀️
+15°C
In January 2023 Kalamata had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kalamata climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kalamata in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+15°C) and the highest in 2007 (+20°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2702 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kalamata in January:

Is January a good time to visit Kalamata?

It’s always a good time to visit Kalamata, 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 Kalamata in January?

January has mild temperatures in Kalamata. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kalamata rainy in January?

Kalamata 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 Kalamata in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kalamata in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Kalamata

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kalamata, 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.