Kos · WinterMonth summary
Kos weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kos in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: January is an average time for Kos. June (9.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Kos 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
In January, Kos sees 15°F during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 52°F | 59°F | 42% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 54°F | 61°F | 32% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 55°F | 63°F | 23% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 66°F | 16% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 72°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 72°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 73°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 66°F | 73°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 55°F | 63°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 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, Kos averages 59°F, 42% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -38%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kos in January
Is January a good time to visit Kos?
January is an acceptable time for Kos (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Kos in January?
With 59°F max and 9.0h of sunshine, favour indoor activities — museums, spas, gastronomy.
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