January weather forecast
Skopelos, Greece

January

Weather in January

Sky-blue January in Skopelos, Greece, greets with brisk winds and mild temperatures. It shows a slight drop in temperature compared to December, with average temperature lows and highs ranging from 9.3°C (48.7°F) to 11.8°C (53.2°F). While rainfall notably persists, snowfall is a rare event, recording only 2mm (0.08") over the course of the month. Moreover, the Greek island's January is also the start of an increasing daylight duration that extends well into the year. It's a suitable time to explore the beaches, given the promising weather, and enjoy the outdoors.

Temperature

Skopelos's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and an average low temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January is the month with the most snowfall in Skopelos. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 15°C (59°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 15°C (59°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Skopelos, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:43 EET.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 11.8°C (53.2°F) and a low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).
What are the temperatures in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F) respectively.
What are the most humid months?
January, February and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 71%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Skopelos, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
When does it start snowing?
January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of snow.
How cold is the water in January?
In Skopelos, the average seawater temperature in January is 15°C (59°F). For most, swimming in 15°C (59°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:43 EET.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in January: 15°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 (14.4°C).

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

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 5min

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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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
Skopelos, 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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