Skiathos · WinterMonth summary
Skiathos weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 55°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
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°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 50°F | 55°F | 38% | 4.3in | 6.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 52°F | 57°F | 33% | 3.3in | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 54°F | 57°F | 31% | 3.0in | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 57°F | 61°F | 18% | 1.8in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 68°F | 14% | 1.4in | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 72°F | 75°F | 12% | 1.3in | 13.6h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 77°F | 81°F | 6% | 1.0in | 13.2h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 79°F | 81°F | 9% | 0.9in | 12.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 73°F | 77°F | 21% | 4.1in | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 66°F | 70°F | 24% | 2.3in | 8.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 64°F | 25% | 2.5in | 7.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 55°F | 59°F | 31% | 3.7in | 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 55°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 55°F daytime and 50°F at night. 6.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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