January · Greece
Best time to visit Samos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samos in January
Average temperature 12°C, 150 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 150 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Samos scores 4.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 150 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samos pairs mountain villages and the ancient sanctuary of Hera with Aegean beaches on an island close to the Turkish coast.
January in Samos — the hardest end of the year
January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 150 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samos in January?
- In January, Samos averages 12°C, 150 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Samos?
- January earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Samos in January?
- Expect about 150 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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