If you plan to visit Thira in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +14°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 63 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the driest month of the year in Thira
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Thira has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Thira in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Thira for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +15°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +12°C.
Is Thira warm or cold in January?
Thira 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 +13°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is one of the coolest months in Thira, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Thira in January
Thira weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+15°C
+14°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
+3°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+20°C
+19°C
Rainfall
57 mm
63 mm
56 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
7 m/s
Humidity
74%
73%
73%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
12
11
10
Rainy days
15
16
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 57 mm to 63 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%.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 4 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Thira in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Thira is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Thira based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Thira, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Thira wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 63 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 Thira?
This is the weather in Thira in January 2023:
1 January
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+16°C
2 January
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+16°C
3 January
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+15°C
4 January
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+15°C
5 January
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+15°C
6 January
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+16°C
7 January
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+16°C
8 January
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+15°C
9 January
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+16°C
10 January
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+17°C
11 January
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+14°C
12 January
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+14°C
13 January
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+13°C
14 January
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+14°C
15 January
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+15°C
16 January
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+16°C
17 January
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+17°C
18 January
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+18°C
19 January
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+18°C
20 January
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+16°C
21 January
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+16°C
22 January
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+16°C
23 January
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+16°C
24 January
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+16°C
25 January
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+15°C
26 January
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+17°C
27 January
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+14°C
28 January
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+14°C
29 January
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+13°C
30 January
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+12°C
31 January
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+12°C
In January 2023 Thira had 9 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 2 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 73%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Thira climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Thira in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+18°C) and the highest in 2010 (+20°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 187 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 564 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Thira in January:
Is January a good time to visit Thira?
It’s always a good time to visit Thira, 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 Thira in January?
January has mild temperatures in Thira. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Thira rainy in January?
Thira 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 Thira in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Thira in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Thira, 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.