January weather forecastLefkada, Greece

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January

Weather in January

January in Lefkada, Greece, experiences mild but wet weather conditions. It is colder compared to the following month and has significant rainfall accompanied by relatively strong winds, up from 14.5km/h (9mph) to 21.8km/h (13.5mph). The sea temperature is reasonably mild, making it a less favorable period for water activities. While the daylight hours are slowly increasing, January still has the year's shortest days. Factoring in these conditions, it's necessary to pack suitably warm and waterproof clothing when visiting Lefkada during this time.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Lefkada are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout January, 123mm (4.84") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lefkada, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 782mm (30.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Lefkada, Greece, is January. The month with the most snowfall in Lefkada is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Lefkada, the average seawater temperature in January is 15.9°C (60.6°F).
Note: In water of 15.9°C (60.6°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:56 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lefkada, Greece, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 12.7°C (54.9°F) and a low of 9.3°C (48.7°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Lefkada.

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lefkada, is 12.7°C (54.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.3°C (48.7°F).

January through April, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are most humid months.

In Lefkada, Greece, the average relative humidity in January is 70%.

In Lefkada, Greece, in January, during 17.6 rainfall days, 123mm (4.84") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lefkada. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

January is the first month it typically snows in Lefkada. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In January, the average sea temperature in Lefkada is 15.9°C (60.6°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In January, the average day length in Lefkada, Greece, is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of January in Lefkada, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:56 EET.

The month with the least sunshine in Lefkada is January, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Lefkada, Greece, is 5.8h.

In Lefkada, Greece, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

14.3°C

12.7°C

13.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.2km/h

15.6km/h

16km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.7

11.5

11.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average high temperature in January: 12.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.7°C).

Average low temperature in January: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average pressure in January: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average wind speed in January: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (14.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average humidity in January: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average rainfall in January: 123mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (152mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average rainfall days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average snowfall in January: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average sea temperature in January: 15.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.4°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in January: 5h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average sunshine days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Lefkada, Greece

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).