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Kerkyra Island in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kerkyra Island in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Kerkyra Island in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
January could be a good time to visit Kerkyra Island, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 8 sunny days in January. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 141 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 Kerkyra Island;

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
141 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kerkyra Island has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Kerkyra Island in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +15°C with a maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +13°C.

Is Kerkyra Island warm or cold in January?

Kerkyra Island is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +9°C.

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

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

Water temperature in Kerkyra Island in January

Water in Kerkyra Island in January is Cold. It varies from +14°C to +17°C, with an average of +15°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +13°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Kerkyra Island are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +26°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +15°C.

Can you swim in Kerkyra Island in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Kerkyra Island in January, the water is very cold (+15°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Kerkyra Island in January

Kerkyra Island weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+14°C+13°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+2°C-3°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+21°C+22°C
Rainfall
186 mm141 mm125 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+17°C+15°C+15°C
Humidity
78%76%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
888
Cloudy days
465
Rainy days
131311
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 186 mm to 141 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kerkyra Island is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kerkyra Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 203 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Kerkyra Island wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 236 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Kerkyra Island?

This is the weather in Kerkyra Island in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+18°C
2 January
☀️
+18°C
3 January
☁️
+16°C
4 January
☀️
+18°C
5 January
☀️
+17°C
6 January
☀️
+17°C
7 January
☀️
+18°C
8 January
☀️
+18°C
9 January
🌧️
+16°C
10 January
🌧️
+15°C
11 January
☀️
+15°C
12 January
☀️
+14°C
13 January
☀️
+16°C
14 January
☁️
+14°C
15 January
☀️
+16°C
16 January
🌧️
+16°C
17 January
🌧️
+17°C
18 January
🌧️
+18°C
19 January
🌧️
+18°C
20 January
🌧️
+13°C
21 January
🌧️
+13°C
22 January
🌧️
+15°C
23 January
🌧️
+13°C
24 January
☀️
+14°C
25 January
🌧️
+14°C
26 January
🌧️
+13°C
27 January
🌧️
+12°C
28 January
🌧️
+14°C
29 January
☀️
+15°C
30 January
☁️
+13°C
31 January
🌧️
+13°C
In January 2023 Kerkyra Island had 13 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 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 Kerkyra Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+18°C) and the highest in 2019 (+24°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 720 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1713 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kerkyra Island in January:

Is January a good time to visit Kerkyra Island?

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

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

Can you swim in Kerkyra Island in January?

Swimming in Kerkyra Island in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Kerkyra Island rainy in January?

Kerkyra Island 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 Kerkyra Island in January?

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

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Monthly weather in Kerkyra Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kerkyra Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.