Is January a good time to visit Peloponnese?

January is not an optimal month for Peloponnese (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.

How warm is it in Peloponnese in January?

In January, Peloponnese sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 5°C, with a daily average of 10°C.

How much rain falls in Peloponnese in January?

In January, Peloponnese receives an average of 63 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.

How many sunshine hours does Peloponnese get in January?

Peloponnese averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.

How warm is the water in Peloponnese in January?

Water temperature in Peloponnese in January averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.

Is January a good time to visit Peloponnese?

January is not an optimal month for Peloponnese (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.

How warm is it in Peloponnese in January?

In January, Peloponnese sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 5°C, with a daily average of 10°C.

How much rain falls in Peloponnese in January?

In January, Peloponnese receives an average of 63 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.

How many sunshine hours does Peloponnese get in January?

Peloponnese averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.

How warm is the water in Peloponnese in January?

Water temperature in Peloponnese in January averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.

Peloponnese · January

Low season

Greece · Europe

Max Temp · January

16°

at night 6° · avg 10°

Sunshine: 5 h/day
Rain Days: 6 days
Water Temp: 17°

January is the coolest month of the year in Peloponnese.

Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX🌡MAX	16°	16°	18°	22°	26°	30°	33°	33°	30°	25°	21°	17°
MIN🌡MIN	6°	6°	7°	10°	13°	18°	20°	20°	18°	14°	10°	7°
☀️Sunshine	5h	6h	7h	8h	8h	9h	10h	9h	8h	7h	5h	5h
🌊Water Temp	17°	16°	16°	17°	20°	22°	25°	27°	26°	24°	22°	19°
🌧Rain Days	6d63mm	4d38mm	3d31mm	2d13mm	2d14mm	1d23mm	1d13mm	1d16mm	2d44mm	3d41mm	5d67mm	5d66mm

Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data

Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

January in Peloponnese is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.

Temperatures reach a maximum of 15°C during the day and drop to 5°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 5 sunshine hours per day and 6 rain days (63 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C, 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 Peloponnese in January

Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
Leichte Jacke
Pullover oder Fleece
Sonnencreme
Sonnenbrille
Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is January a good time to visit Peloponnese?: January is not an optimal month for Peloponnese (Score: 44/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
How warm is it in Peloponnese in January?: In January, Peloponnese sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 5°C, with a daily average of 10°C.
How much rain falls in Peloponnese in January?: In January, Peloponnese receives an average of 63 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
How many sunshine hours does Peloponnese get in January?: Peloponnese averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
How warm is the water in Peloponnese in January?: Water temperature in Peloponnese in January averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.