January · Greece
Best time to visit Karpathos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karpathos in January
Average temperature 14°C, 50 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Karpathos scores 5.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karpathos is a rugged Dodecanese island with the mountain village of Olympos and beaches such as Apella.
January in Karpathos — middling scores, decent value
January averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th 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 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Karpathos in January?
- In January, Karpathos averages 14°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Karpathos?
- January earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Karpathos in January?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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