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Mykonos in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Mykonos in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Mykonos in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 70 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Mykonos;

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mykonos has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Mykonos in January

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

Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +14°C.

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 Mykonos warm or cold in January?

Mykonos 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 +12°C to +11°C.

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

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

Climate in Mykonos in January

Mykonos 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+1°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+23°C+23°C
Rainfall
63 mm70 mm60 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
73%72%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
666
Cloudy days
181816
Rainy days
776
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 63 mm to 70 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. 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 6 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 14 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Mykonos is gradually increasing during January, going from 6 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mykonos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light 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 Mykonos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mykonos wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 70 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Mykonos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 3 mm.

How was the weather last January in Mykonos?

This is the weather in Mykonos in January 2023:
1 January
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+17°C
2 January
☀️
+18°C
3 January
☀️
+19°C
4 January
☀️
+20°C
5 January
☁️
+19°C
6 January
☀️
+20°C
7 January
🌧️
+20°C
8 January
🌧️
+19°C
9 January
🌧️
+17°C
10 January
🌧️
+15°C
11 January
☁️
+13°C
12 January
☁️
+12°C
13 January
☁️
+6°C
14 January
☁️
+10°C
15 January
☀️
+15°C
16 January
☀️
+12°C
17 January
☀️
+15°C
18 January
☀️
+15°C
19 January
☁️
+9°C
20 January
☁️
+15°C
21 January
☀️
+16°C
22 January
🌧️
+14°C
23 January
🌧️
+6°C
24 January
🌧️
+8°C
25 January
🌧️
+8°C
26 January
🌧️
+8°C
27 January
☁️
+10°C
28 January
☀️
+14°C
29 January
☁️
+14°C
30 January
🌧️
+12°C
31 January
☀️
+15°C
In January 2023 Mykonos had 12 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+12°C) and the highest in 2023 (+17°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 216 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mykonos in January:

Is January a good time to visit Mykonos?

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

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

Is Mykonos rainy in January?

Mykonos 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 Mykonos in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mykonos 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 Mykonos

Source of the data

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