The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Samos sees 14°C during the day with 4.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Samos. Compared to December: −2°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
6°
Sea
18°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Samos is June (9.4/10), 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 ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 35%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Samos ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GreeceTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.4 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.75°N · 26.97°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Samos?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.6h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Samos get in June?
Samos averages 9.6 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Samos?
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 Samos in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Samos good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Samos scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.1/10.
When should you avoid Samos?
January is the most difficult month to visit Samos, 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 Samos in January?
In January, the sea averages 18°C in Samos: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Samos in January?
The average UV index reaches 3 in January in Samos (low), with about 9.7h of daylight. No protection needed.