January weather forecast
Korčula, Croatia

With temperatures edging from 2°C (35.6°F) to a high of 9°C (48.2°F), January in Korčula, Croatia is characterized by cold weather. Winter coats and warming clothes snap into prominence as the city embraces the cool weather. An increase in the number of rainy days signals more indoor activities. Despite the cold, the nearly 10 hours of daylight is a silver lining for visitors and residents alike. Overall, January marks a chilly start to the year complemented by a generous amount of daylight.

Temperature

In Korčula, Croatia, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 9°C (48.2°F) and reaching a low of 2°C (35.6°F).

Rainfall

In Korčula, in January, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation. In Korčula, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 1036mm (40.79") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Korčula is January, with an average sea temperature of 14.1°C (57.4°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.1°C (57.4°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Korčula, Croatia, is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:27. On the last day of January, in Korčula, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:01 CET.

Sunshine

In Korčula, the average sunshine in January is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.