January · Greece
Best time to visit Patmos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Patmos in January
Average temperature 13°C, 149 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 149 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Patmos scores 4.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 149 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Patmos is the Dodecanese island of the Apocalypse, with a hilltop monastery and the cave where John wrote.
January in Patmos: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
149 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 11th 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, July is materially better in Patmos — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Patmos in January?
- In January, Patmos averages 13°C, 149 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Patmos?
- January earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Patmos in January?
- Expect about 149 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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