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Crete in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Crete in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
36/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#12
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#10
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Crete · JanuaryPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
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 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 92 | 2.6 | 75 | 5.2 | 18 | 43 |
| January (selected) | 14 | 12 | 15 | 91 | 2.9 | 76 | 5.3 | 16 | 36 |
| February | 14 | 11 | 13 | 75 | 3.9 | 75 | 5.5 | 16 | 41 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (36/100)
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 | +7 | +1.6 °C | +1.8 °C | -0.3 | +1.3 mm | -0.3 h | -0.6 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.7 °C |
| February | +5 | -0.1 °C | -0.3 °C | -2.5 | -15.8 mm | +1 h | -0.1 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Crete in January?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Crete in January?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Crete in January?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 91 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Crete. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. January is not among them.