January weather - Winter 2024

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average UV index in January

Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece

Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 8°C and 14°C.

Temperature

Rethimno's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 142mm of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Rethimno is 16.7°C.
Note: Most people find it challenging to enjoy swimming in water that is 16.7°C. As water temperature falls below 21°C, controlling breathing grows increasingly difficult.

Daylight

In Rethimno, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January in Rethimno, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:48 EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Rethimno are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rethimno, Greece, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

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FAQ

What is the coldest time of year in Rethimno?

Temperature readings in Rethimno reach their annual highs in January, averaging 14°C and a minimum average of 8°C.

What are the temperatures in Rethimno in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Rethimno, is 14°C, while the low-temperature averages to 8°C.

What is the wettest month in Rethimno?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 142mm of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, Greece, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm of precipitation.

How cold is the water in January in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, Greece, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.7°C. For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.7°C 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.

What is the average length of the day in January in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Rethimno?

On the first day of January in Rethimno, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:48 EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rethimno?

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, Greece, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rethimno?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rethimno, Greece.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Rethimno?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Rethimno is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in January
Rethimno, Greece

Average high temperature in January: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

Average low temperature in January: 8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).

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Average rainfall in January
Rethimno, Greece

Average rainfall in January: 142mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Rethimno, Greece

Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Rethimno, Greece

Average sea temperature in January: 16.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.1°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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

Average sunshine in January: 4h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).

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Average UV index in January
Rethimno, Greece

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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January weather forecast
Rethimno, Greece

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