Kefalonia · WinterMonth summary
Kefalonia weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
48% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kefalonia in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.6/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Kefalonia in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Kefalonia sees 14°C during the day with 8.3h of sunshine per day. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 14°C | 48% | 4.8 | 8.3h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 15°C | 33% | 3.1 | 9.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.6 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 18°C | 22% | 1.3 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 22% | 1.3 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 27°C | 11% | 0.6 | 13.2h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.3 | 13.4h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 8% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 21% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 23°C | 29% | 3.4 | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 14°C | 19°C | 47% | 7.0 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 11°C | 16°C | 43% | 4.9 | 8.3h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kefalonia averages 14°C, 48% rainy days and 8.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -37%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kefalonia in January
Is January a good time to visit Kefalonia?
January is not recommended for Kefalonia (score 4.6/10). With 48% rainy days and 8.3h of sunshine, consider June (9.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Kefalonia in January?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 9°C at night. 8.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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