January · Greece
Best time to visit Leros in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Leros in January
Average temperature 14°C, 131 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
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Leros scores 4.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 131 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Leros is a green Dodecanese island of deep bays, Italian-era buildings and windmills above the water.
January in Leros — 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.
Monthly rainfall reaches 131 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.5/10 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Leros in January?
- In January, Leros averages 14°C, 131 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Leros?
- January earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Leros in January?
- Expect about 131 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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