January · Greece
Best time to visit Ithaca in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ithaca in January
Average temperature 13°C, 116 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Ithaca scores 1.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 116 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ithaca is the Ionian island of Odysseus, with a deep sheltered harbour at Vathy and pine-covered coves.
January in Ithaca — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
116 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ithaca — 8.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ithaca in January?
- In January, Ithaca averages 13°C, 116 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ithaca?
- January earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ithaca in January?
- Expect about 116 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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