January · Greece
Best time to visit Crete in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Crete in January
Average temperature 14°C, 74 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Crete scores 2.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Crete holds Minoan Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbor, and a south coast of sheltered beaches and gorge walks.
January in Crete — the hardest end of the year
January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 7.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Crete in January?
- In January, Crete averages 14°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Crete?
- January earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Crete in January?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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