Monthly climate ·Athens weather in January
In January, Athens averages around 12° by day and 6° at night, with 8 rain days a month — about a 25% chance of rain on any given day.
By day
12°C
At night
6°C
Daily rain chance
25%
Rain days a month
8
Monthly precipitation
71 mm
Sunshine hours a day
7.3
Average of 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Typical climate — not a forecast.
Is January a good time to visit Athens?
January is cool in Athens — around 12° by day and 6° at night. Dress in layers; comfortable for city sightseeing.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Athens in January?
- In January, temperatures in Athens average between 6° at night and 12° by day, with 8 rain days a month (average of 2016–2025).
- How much rain falls in Athens in January?
- Athens gets about 71 mm of rain in January on average, spread over roughly 8 rain days.
- Is January a good time to visit Athens?
- January is cool in Athens — around 12° by day and 6° at night. Dress in layers; comfortable for city sightseeing.