Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Naxos in January
This is the coldest month in Naxos: highs average 58°F (14°C) and lows 54°F (12°C), with about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 68/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What January feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 54°F (12°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (95 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.1 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort slips from 73/100 in December to 68/100.
- Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Naxos in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Mount Zas
Hike to the highest peak in the Cyclades, past the cave of Zeus.
Why now January scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Temple of Demeter
Restored marble temple from the 6th century BC among farmland near Sangri.
Portara
Giant marble doorway of an unfinished 6th-century BC temple at the harbor.
Vallindras Distillery
Family distillery in Halki making kitron liqueur since 1896.
Taverna Axiotissa
Country taverna cooking Naxian meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Nearby in January
- Mykonos in January~24 mi · highs 57°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santorini in January~49 mi · highs 57°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in January~109 mi · highs 54°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Selçuk in January~124 mi · highs 54°F, 5.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Naxos in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Naxos?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 68/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Naxos in January?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Naxos in January?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.1 in (484 mm).
What should I pack for Naxos in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Naxos in January?
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