January · Greece
Best time to visit Heraklion in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Heraklion in January
Average temperature 14°C, 86 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Heraklion scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Heraklion pairs the Minoan palace of Knossos with a Venetian harbour and Crete's best museum.
January in Heraklion — middling scores, decent value
January averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Heraklion in January?
- In January, Heraklion averages 14°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Heraklion?
- January earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Heraklion in January?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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