January · Greece
Best time to visit Symi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Symi in January
Average temperature 14°C, 171 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 171 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Symi scores 1.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 171 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Symi's neoclassical harbour houses climb a hillside above one of the Aegean's prettiest ports.
January in Symi — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
171 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Symi — 8.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Symi in January?
- In January, Symi averages 14°C, 171 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Symi?
- January earns a 1.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Symi in January?
- Expect about 171 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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