January weather forecast
Lefkada, Greece

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A ship docked on the glorious white sandy beach of Katsiki, Greece
A ship docked on the glorious white sandy beach of Katsiki, Greece

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 to 21.8km/h. 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

The lowest temperatures in Lefkada are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 12.7°C and a low of 9.3°C.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lefkada, in January, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 123mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lefkada, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 782mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 15.9°C.
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most when the water temperature is 15.9°C. As the water temperature drops from 21°C to 15°C, breathing becomes more difficult to control.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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FAQ

What part of the year is the coldest in Lefkada?

January, with its average high-temperature of 12.7°C and an average low-temperature of 9.3°C, holds the record as the coldest month in Lefkada.

What is the usual temperature for Lefkada in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Lefkada, is 12.7°C, while the low-temperature averages to 9.3°C.

What is the most humid month in Lefkada?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Lefkada?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Lefkada?

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

When does it snow the most in Lefkada?

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

When does it start snowing in Lefkada?

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

How cold is the water in January in Lefkada?

In Lefkada, the average seawater temperature in January is 15.9°C. For most, swimming in 15.9°C is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C to 15°C.

How many hours of daylight does Lefkada have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lefkada?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lefkada?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lefkada, Greece, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lefkada?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Lefkada?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lefkada is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average pressure in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average humidity in January
Lefkada, Greece

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average rainfall days in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average snowfall days in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average sea temperature in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lefkada, Greece
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average UV index in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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Average visibility in January
Lefkada, Greece

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).

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