January weather forecastSkiathos, Greece

The stunning old town of Skiathos on Skiathos Island, Greece

January

Weather in January

The weather in Skiathos, Greece in January leans towards the colder side with possible snowfall. There's a noticeable trend that January is the windiest month, with wind speeds often reaching up to 20.5km/h (12.7mph), and gusts may go up to 27.9km/h (17.3mph). It is not the ideal month for outdoor activities due to brisk temperatures and high winds. Despite this, it still hosts many winter attractions and the city transforms into a winter wonderland with snowcapped mountains serving as a picturesque backdrop.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Skiathos, in January, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Skiathos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 511mm (20.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls in Skiathos. The month with the most snowfall in Skiathos, Greece, is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Skiathos, the average seawater temperature in January is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 14.8°C (58.6°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Skiathos, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:44 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Skiathos is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. 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
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Frequently asked questions

In Skiathos, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

In Skiathos, 11.8°C (53.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.3°C (48.7°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

January, February and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are most humid months.

In Skiathos, Greece, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

In Skiathos, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Skiathos is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.

January is the first month it typically snows in Skiathos. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In January, the average sea temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in January in Skiathos, Greece, is 9h and 47min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, in Skiathos, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:44 EET.

The month with the least sunshine in Skiathos, Greece, is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Skiathos, Greece, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

13.6°C

11.8°C

12.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.8km/h

22.1km/h

22.7km/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

15.9

14.6

13.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average high temperature in January: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.8°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
Skiathos, Greece

Average pressure in January: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average wind speed in January: 20.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average humidity in January: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and November (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average rainfall in January: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average snowfall in January: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
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
Skiathos, 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
Skiathos, Greece

Average sea temperature in January: 14.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (14.2°C).

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

Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine in January: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Skiathos, Greece

Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Skiathos, 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).