January · Greece
Best time to visit Kalymnos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kalymnos in January
Average temperature 14°C, 104 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Kalymnos scores 4.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kalymnos is the Dodecanese island of sponge divers and limestone cliffs, now a major rock climbing spot.
January in Kalymnos — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
104 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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 Kalymnos — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kalymnos in January?
- In January, Kalymnos averages 14°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kalymnos?
- January earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kalymnos in January?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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