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Chios weather in January (Chios Island, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Chios during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Chios generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Chios in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chios. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chios climate page with graphs.

 

Chios, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chios in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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