January · Greece
Best time to visit Chios in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chios in January
Average temperature 11°C, 99 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Chios scores 4.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chios is the Aegean island of mastic villages, citrus estates and the UNESCO-listed Nea Moni monastery.
January in Chios — off-season conditions
Expect 11°C (52°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 99 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Chios — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chios in January?
- In January, Chios averages 11°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chios?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chios in January?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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