January · Greece
Best time to visit Santorini in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santorini in January
Average temperature 14°C, 42 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Santorini scores 6.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santorini is far more than an Oia sunset: volcanic footpaths, black-sand coves, and village tavernas feel most balanced in June, September, and early October.
January in Santorini: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
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.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
It scores 6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santorini in January?
- In January, Santorini averages 14°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Santorini?
- January earns a 6.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santorini in January?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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