Weather in Athens in January
January in Athens is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Greece, this is how Athens actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Athens. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 10°C
7–13°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Athens: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
January is the wet side of the year in Athens. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Athens if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Athens
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FAQs about Athens
Climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Athens is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 86 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
