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Athens in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Athens in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 12 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
38/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#11
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#10
Published best categories: none
Athens · JanuaryPhoto: Jebulon · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 12 °C
- Average low
- 7 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 14 | 9 | 10 | 79 | 2.1 | 81 | 3.6 | 17 | 44 |
| January (selected) | 12 | 7 | 10 | 64 | 2.4 | 81 | 3.6 | 15 | 38 |
| February | 13 | 7 | 9 | 55 | 3.3 | 80 | 3.6 | 15 | 43 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (38/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +6 | +1.5 °C | +1.8 °C | ±0 | +15.5 mm | -0.3 h | -0.1 % | ±0 m/s | +2.1 °C |
| February | +5 | +0.6 °C | ±0 °C | -1.3 | -8.8 mm | +0.9 h | -1.3 % | ±0 m/s | -0.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Athens in January?
The average daily high is around 12 °C, with an average daily low of about 7 °C.
Can you swim in Athens in January?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in January?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 64 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Athens. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. January is not among them.