Santorini · January
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp
14.7°C
Min Temp
10.2°C
Sunshine
4.7 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
16.6°C
Rainfall
45.1 mm
Humidity
69%
Avg Temp
12.7°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Santorini 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.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 10°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (45 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 17°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.
Santorini fast menschenleer: Oia ist ein Filmset ohne Crew, die weißen Kirchen leuchten unter blauem Himmel ohne Selfie-Stange im Vordergrund. Viele Hotels schließen im Winter — wer eins findet, hat das echte Erlebnis.
Packing list for Santorini in January
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Santorini?
- January is not an optimal month for Santorini (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Santorini in January?
- In January, Santorini sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Santorini in January?
- In January, Santorini receives an average of 45 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Santorini get in January?
- Santorini averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Santorini in January?
- Water temperature in Santorini in January averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.