January · Greece
Best time to visit Samothraki in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samothraki in January
Average temperature 8°C, 113 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Samothraki scores 4.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 113 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samothraki is a rugged northern Aegean island of waterfalls, hot springs and the Sanctuary of the Great Gods.
January in Samothraki — the hardest end of the year
January averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 113 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 10th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samothraki in January?
- In January, Samothraki averages 8°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Samothraki?
- 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 Samothraki in January?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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