January · Greece
Best time to visit Athens in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Athens in January
Average temperature 10°C, 66 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Athens scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Athens shines Apr–Jun: cool 18–25°C mornings on the Acropolis, light crowds before 9am, taverna evenings in Plaka.
January in Athens — middling scores, decent value
January averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Athens in January?
- In January, Athens averages 10°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Athens?
- January earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Athens in January?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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