January weather forecast
Rethimno, Greece

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Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece
Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece

Weather in January

January, like December, is a moderate winter month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between max 14°C (57.2°F) and min 8°C (46.4°F).

Temperature

January is the month when Rethimno experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 14°C (57.2°F) and a low of 8°C (46.4°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Rethimno is January, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F).
Note: For the majority of people, swimming in water at 16.7°C (62.1°F) is not enjoyable. The challenge of controlling breathing escalates as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Rethimno, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 17:19. 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, Greece, are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Rethimno?

January is the coldest month in Rethimno, Greece, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 14°C (57.2°F) and an average low of 8°C (46.4°F).

What is the usual temperature for Rethimno in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rethimno, Greece, are 14°C (57.2°F) and 8°C (46.4°F) respectively.

What is the rainiest month in Rethimno?

January is the month with the most rainfall in Rethimno. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 142mm (5.59") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, Greece, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 142mm (5.59") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Rethimno?

In January, the average sea temperature in Rethimno is 16.7°C (62.1°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°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).

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Rethimno?

On the first day of January in Rethimno, Greece, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:48 EET.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Rethimno?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Rethimno?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Rethimno?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Rethimno?

In Rethimno, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Rethimno, Greece

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).

Average rainfall in January
Rethimno, Greece

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).

Average rainfall days in January
Rethimno, Greece

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).

Average sea temperature in January
Rethimno, Greece

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).

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

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).

Average UV index in January
Rethimno, Greece

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).

Rethimno, Greece

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