Naxos · January
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 15° (59°)8– (46–)19 (66) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)34 (93) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)31 (88) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)27 (81) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)21 (70) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)9– (48–)16 (61) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)20 (68) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)26 (79) | 21° (70°)17– (63–)24 (75) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)16 (61) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 6 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 16° (61°) | 16° (61°) | 16° (61°) | 17° (63°) | 20° (68°) | 23° (73°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) |
🌧Rain Days | 7d79mm (3.1") | 5d55mm (2.2") | 4d30mm (1.2") | 1d14mm (0.5") | 1d6mm (0.2") | 1d6mm (0.3") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d4mm (0.2") | 1d13mm (0.5") | 4d45mm (1.8") | 7d58mm (2.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Naxos is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C (59°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 7 rain days (79 mm (3.1 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C (61°F), the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Naxos in January
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Naxos?
- January is not an optimal month for Naxos (Score: 39/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Naxos in January?
- In January, Naxos sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 4°C (39°F).
- How much rain falls in Naxos in January?
- In January, Naxos receives an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Naxos get in January?
- Naxos averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Naxos in January?
- Water temperature in Naxos in January averages 16°C (61°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.