Weather in Heraklion for January 2027
In general, the average temperature in Heraklion at the beginning of January is 17.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 13.1 °C by the end of January.
Heraklion experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 9 rainy days and a total precipitation of 48.8 mm.
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Heraklion Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Heraklion
January weather in Heraklion day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Light rain shower | 17° /12° | 1.2 mm | 2.6 | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 0 mm | 2.6 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 0.1 mm | 2.7 | |
| 4 Jan. |  Sunny | 18° /10° | 0 mm | 2.7 | |
| 5 Jan. |  Cloudy | 18° /11° | 0 mm | 2.7 | |
| 6 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 18° /12° | 0 mm | 2.7 | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /13° | 0.2 mm | 2.7 | |
| 8 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 16° /11° | 0.1 mm | 2.8 | |
| 9 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 15° /10° | 15 mm | 2.8 | |
| 10 Jan. |  Light rain | 10° /9° | 4.3 mm | 2.8 | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /9° | 2.1 mm | 2.8 | |
| 12 Jan. | Light rain | 14° /9° | 5.6 mm | 2.9 | |
| 13 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /9° | 2.1 mm | 2.9 | |
| 14 Jan. |  Overcast | 13° /9° | 0.4 mm | 2.9 | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /8° | 0.7 mm | 3 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 17 Jan. | Sunny | 17° /10° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 18 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /11° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 19° /12° | 0 mm | 3.1 | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /12° | 0.2 mm | 3.1 | |
| 21 Jan. | Light rain | 16° /10° | 5.2 mm | 3.2 | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 2 mm | 3.2 | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 15° /9° | 0.5 mm | 3.2 | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 1.1 mm | 3.3 | |
| 25 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 15° /9° | 0.2 mm | 3.3 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /10° | 0.4 mm | 3.4 | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /9° | 1.5 mm | 3.4 | |
| 28 Jan. | Light rain | 14° /9° | 2.9 mm | 3.5 | |
| 29 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /9° | 7 mm | 3 | |
| 30 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 10° /7° | 11.1 mm | 3 | |
| 31 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 12° /8° | 8 mm | 3 | |
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Heraklion weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 16°/11° | 15°/9° | 14°/9° |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 49 mm | 41 mm |
| Wind | 20 km/h | 21.6 km/h | 23.4 km/h |
| Humidity | 73% | 73% | 71% |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 9 days | 8 days |
| Dry days | 20 days | 22 days | 20 days |
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What to pack to Heraklion in January?
Mild · highs around 15 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Heraklion 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 Heraklion, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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