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Kos in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kos in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Kos in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +14°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 143 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 Kos;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Kos

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
143 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kos has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Kos in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +13°C with a maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +13°C.

Is Kos warm or cold in January?

Kos 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 +13°C to +12°C.

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

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

Climate in Kos in January

Kos weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+14°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+3°C0°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+22°C+26°C
Rainfall
146 mm143 mm106 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
72%71%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
888
Cloudy days
131312
Rainy days
10108
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 146 mm to 143 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 6 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 good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kos is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 276 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Kos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Kos?

This is the weather in Kos in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+17°C
2 January
☀️
+17°C
3 January
☀️
+17°C
4 January
☁️
+17°C
5 January
☁️
+18°C
6 January
🌧️
+17°C
7 January
☁️
+17°C
8 January
☁️
+17°C
9 January
🌧️
+16°C
10 January
🌧️
+15°C
11 January
🌧️
+15°C
12 January
🌧️
+15°C
13 January
☀️
+12°C
14 January
☀️
+12°C
15 January
☀️
+14°C
16 January
☀️
+11°C
17 January
☀️
+14°C
18 January
☀️
+14°C
19 January
☀️
+9°C
20 January
☀️
+14°C
21 January
🌧️
+15°C
22 January
🌧️
+13°C
23 January
☀️
+7°C
24 January
🌧️
+7°C
25 January
☁️
+8°C
26 January
☁️
+9°C
27 January
☀️
+9°C
28 January
☁️
+11°C
29 January
🌧️
+14°C
30 January
🌧️
+14°C
31 January
☀️
+13°C
In January 2023 Kos had 13 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Kos 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 2023 (+18°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 384 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kos in January:

Is January a good time to visit Kos?

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

Can you sunbathe in Kos in January?

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

Is Kos rainy in January?

Kos 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 Kos in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kos 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 Kos

Source of the data

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