Naxos · WinterMonth summary
Naxos weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Naxos in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: January is an average time for Naxos. June (9.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Naxos in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Naxos sees 15°C during the day with 8.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 10°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.3 | 8.7h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 15°C | 28% | 1.5 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 17°C | 26% | 1.6 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 20°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.5 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.2 | 13.4h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 27°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 23°C | 11% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 20°C | 22% | 1.6 | 8.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.3 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
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, Naxos averages 15°C, 41% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Naxos in January
Is January a good time to visit Naxos?
January is an acceptable time for Naxos (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Naxos in January?
With 15°C max and 8.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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