Skiathos · WinterMonth summary
Skiathos weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Skiathos in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 13°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Skiathos. July remains slightly better (+2.8 pts).
By trip type
Skiathos in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Skiathos sees 13°C during the day with 6.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (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 | 13°C | 38% | 109.0 | 6.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 14°C | 33% | 82.6 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 12°C | 14°C | 31% | 76.4 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 14°C | 16°C | 18% | 45.4 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 20°C | 14% | 34.4 | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 22°C | 24°C | 12% | 33.0 | 13.6h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 25°C | 27°C | 6% | 26.0 | 13.2h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 26°C | 27°C | 9% | 23.7 | 12.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 23°C | 25°C | 21% | 103.5 | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 21°C | 24% | 58.7 | 8.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 18°C | 25% | 64.0 | 7.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 15°C | 31% | 93.2 | 6.6h | 7.1/10 |
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, Skiathos averages 13°C, 38% rainy days and 6.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -32%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Skiathos in January
Is January a good time to visit Skiathos?
January is an acceptable time for Skiathos (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.8/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Skiathos in January?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 10°C at night. 6.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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