January · Greece
Best time to visit Nisyros in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nisyros in January
Average temperature 14°C, 125 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 125 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nisyros scores 4.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 125 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nisyros is a small Dodecanese volcano island, with a steaming crater at Stefanos and a whitewashed port.
January in Nisyros: expect compromises
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 125 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 4.6/10 here, 11th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nisyros in January?
- In January, Nisyros averages 14°C, 125 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nisyros?
- January earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nisyros in January?
- Expect about 125 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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