Weather in Crete for January 2026
In general, the average temperature in Crete at the beginning of January is 16.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 14.3 °C by the end of January.
Crete experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 92.2 mm.
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Crete Weather January
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 16° | 2 17° | 3 17° | 4 17° | |||
5 17° | 6 17° | 7 16° | 8 17° | 9 17° | 10 16° | 11 16° |
12 16° | 13 13° | 14 14° | 15 15° | 16 15° | 17 14° | 18 15° |
19 14° | 20 15° | 21 15° | 22 14° | 23 14° | 24 14° | 25 14° |
26 15° | 27 14° | 28 14° | 29 14° | 30 14° | 31 15° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Crete
January weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /12° | 0.8 mm | 4 | |
2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
3 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /12° | 1.4 mm | 4 | |
5 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 0.4 mm | 4 | |
6 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /11° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /11° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
8 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /12° | 2.9 mm | 4 | |
9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 4.2 mm | 4 | |
10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /11° | 6.3 mm | 4 | |
11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /11° | 3.5 mm | 4 | |
12 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /11° | 7.1 mm | 3 | |
13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /10° | 3.3 mm | 3 | |
14 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 0.8 mm | 3 | |
15 Jan. | Light rain shower | 15° /9° | 3.8 mm | 4 | |
16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /10° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
18 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /10° | 3.1 mm | 4 | |
19 Jan. | Overcast | 14° /10° | 1.3 mm | 4 | |
20 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 15° /10° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /10° | 5.6 mm | 4 | |
22 Jan. | Light rain shower | 14° /9° | 2.9 mm | 3 | |
23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /8° | 1.3 mm | 3 | |
24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 1.7 mm | 4 | |
25 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 14° /9° | 1.8 mm | 4 | |
26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /10° | 2.1 mm | 4 | |
27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /8° | 2.5 mm | 4 | |
28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 1.7 mm | 4 | |
29 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 14° /8° | 5.4 mm | 4 | |
30 Jan. | Light rain shower | 14° /10° | 6.6 mm | 3 | |
31 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 4.7 mm | 4 | |
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Crete in January - FAQ
What to pack to Crete in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Crete in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Crete, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
January rainfall patterns in Crete
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