Samos in January: weather, rain (46%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Samos weather in January

⚠️ Fair

🌡️ Temperature min / max

48°F – 57°F

🌧 Rainy days

46% of days

☀️ Sunshine

7.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

6.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (10.0/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Samos in January?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°F.

❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 46%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 57°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.1h/d

Our take: January in Samos is quiet and contemplative—think cool mornings around 9°C warming to mild afternoons at 14°C. Rain visits frequently, so pack layers and waterproofs if you're the adventurous type who doesn't mind moody skies. You'll still catch decent sunshine between showers, perfect for unhurried exploring without summer crowds.

By trip type

Samos 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, Samos sees 14°F during the day with 7.1h of sunshine per day. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (10.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	48°F	57°F	46%	8.1in	7.1h	6.9/10
⛅ February	50°F	59°F	35%	4.7in	9.6h	7.1/10
⛅ March	52°F	61°F	33%	3.6in	9.6h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	55°F	66°F	22%	2.0in	11.3h	7.8/10
🌤️ May	63°F	73°F	15%	1.0in	12.5h	8.8/10
☀️ June	70°F	82°F	13%	0.7in	13.7h	9.6/10
☀️ July	75°F	90°F	1%	0.0in	13.4h	8.9/10
☀️ August	77°F	90°F	3%	0.1in	12.5h	8.9/10
☀️ September	72°F	82°F	6%	0.9in	11.7h	10.0/10
🌤️ October	64°F	75°F	13%	2.3in	9.7h	9.0/10
⛅ November	59°F	66°F	35%	5.7in	8.5h	7.5/10
⛅ December	52°F	61°F	38%	6.7in	7.3h	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, Samos averages 57°F, 46% rainy days and 7.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

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