January · Greece
Best time to visit Zakynthos in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zakynthos in January
Average temperature 12°C, 100 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Zakynthos scores 4.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zakynthos pairs the Shipwreck cove and blue caves with turtle-nesting beaches and green Ionian hills.
January in Zakynthos — off-season conditions
January averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 100 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 12th 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, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zakynthos in January?
- In January, Zakynthos averages 12°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zakynthos in January?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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