Athens in January
5.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
11Rainy days (127 mm)
9:54 hDaylight
07:00Sunrise · 16:54 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 2°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| February | 13°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 22°C | 12°C | 126 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 31°C | 23°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 28°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 136 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Athens in January?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months are September, October, April, May.