The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Milos sees 14°C during the day with 5.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Milos. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
6°
Sea
17°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Milos is August (9.6/10), 5.3 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Greece
🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.27°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 29%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
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Location
Where is Milos ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GreeceTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.6 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.74°N · 24.43°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Milos?
August is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Milos get in August?
Milos averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Milos?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Milos in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Milos good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Milos scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 9.4/10.
When should you avoid Milos?
January is the most difficult month to visit Milos, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Milos in January?
In January, the sea averages 17°C in Milos: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Milos in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Milos (low), with about 9.7h of daylight. No protection needed.