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Kavala in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kavala in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Kavala in January 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Kavala in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +9°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 67 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Kavala;

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kavala has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Kavala in January

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

Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +11°C.

Is Kavala warm or cold in January?

Kavala is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Kavala in January

Kavala weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+9°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-6°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+19°C+19°C
Rainfall
100 mm67 mm62 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%75%74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
787
Cloudy days
171715
Rainy days
766
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 100 mm to 67 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.

Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kavala is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kavala wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 3 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

January is one of the snowiest months in Kavala.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Kavala?

This is the weather in Kavala in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+13°C
2 January
☀️
+15°C
3 January
🌫️
+13°C
4 January
☀️
+13°C
5 January
☀️
+13°C
6 January
☀️
+14°C
7 January
🌧️
+12°C
8 January
🌧️
+11°C
9 January
🌧️
+11°C
10 January
🌧️
+11°C
11 January
🌧️
+11°C
12 January
☀️
+7°C
13 January
☀️
+4°C
14 January
☀️
+7°C
15 January
☀️
+11°C
16 January
☀️
+7°C
17 January
☀️
+9°C
18 January
☀️
+10°C
19 January
☀️
+7°C
20 January
☀️
+9°C
21 January
☁️
+9°C
22 January
☀️
+5°C
23 January
☀️
+5°C
24 January
☀️
+3°C
25 January
☀️
+3°C
26 January
☀️
+6°C
27 January
☀️
+7°C
28 January
☀️
+10°C
29 January
🌧️
+8°C
30 January
☀️
+9°C
31 January
☀️
+11°C
In January 2023 Kavala had 22 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2017 (+8°C) and the highest in 2019 (+14°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 292 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kavala in January:

Is January a good time to visit Kavala?

January is a really good time to go to Kavala. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kavala.

Can you sunbathe in Kavala in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kavala rainy in January?

Kavala 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 Kavala in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kavala 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 Kavala

Source of the data

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