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Skiathos in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Skiathos in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Skiathos in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +12°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 93 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 Skiathos;

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skiathos has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Skiathos in January

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

Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +11°C.

Is Skiathos warm or cold in January?

Skiathos is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +12°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 Skiathos, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Skiathos in January

Skiathos weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+13°C+12°C+12°C
Min. temperature
+2°C0°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+19°C+21°C
Rainfall
103 mm93 mm81 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%76%74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
666
Cloudy days
171714
Rainy days
888
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 93 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% 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 6 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Skiathos 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 144 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 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 Skiathos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Skiathos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Skiathos?

This is the weather in Skiathos in January 2023:
1 January
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+15°C
2 January
☀️
+16°C
3 January
☀️
+16°C
4 January
☀️
+16°C
5 January
☀️
+16°C
6 January
☁️
+16°C
7 January
☁️
+14°C
8 January
☁️
+14°C
9 January
🌧️
+13°C
10 January
☁️
+13°C
11 January
🌧️
+12°C
12 January
🌧️
+8°C
13 January
☁️
+7°C
14 January
☀️
+9°C
15 January
☀️
+13°C
16 January
🌧️
+10°C
17 January
☀️
+12°C
18 January
☀️
+11°C
19 January
☀️
+9°C
20 January
☀️
+12°C
21 January
🌧️
+14°C
22 January
☁️
+7°C
23 January
☁️
+6°C
24 January
🌧️
+4°C
25 January
🌧️
+5°C
26 January
☀️
+8°C
27 January
☀️
+9°C
28 January
☀️
+11°C
29 January
🌧️
+10°C
30 January
☀️
+11°C
31 January
☁️
+11°C
In January 2023 Skiathos had 15 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+10°C) and the highest in 2007 (+15°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 16 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 319 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skiathos in January:

Is January a good time to visit Skiathos?

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

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

Is Skiathos rainy in January?

Skiathos 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 Skiathos in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Skiathos 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 Skiathos

Source of the data

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