Monthly climate guide
Samos weather in January
Expect cool weather in Samos in January: afternoons reach about 13°C (55°F), while nights drop to around 9°C (48°F). Around 160 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
- Rain is above Samos's usual level, by about 199%.
- Just 90 km apart, but Samos runs about 2°C cooler than Kálymnos this month.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Samos.
January is typically Samos's coolest month.It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
160 mm
very wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
Samos weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 160 mm | 77% | 57% |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 10°C / 49°F | 98 mm | 76% | 53% |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 11°C / 51°F | 67 mm | 75% | 50% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 13°C / 56°F | 44 mm | 72% | 43% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 17°C / 63°F | 28 mm | 70% | 39% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 14 mm | 66% | 20% |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 2 mm | 59% | 8% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 23°C / 74°F | 2 mm | 58% | 9% |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 12 mm | 63% | 17% |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 17°C / 63°F | 40 mm | 69% | 31% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 14°C / 56°F | 64 mm | 72% | 41% |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 10°C / 51°F | 111 mm | 75% | 51% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Samos?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Samos →Other Greece cities in January
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Samos in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Samos?
January is cool in Samos, with highs around 13°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Samos in January?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Samos in January?
Samos typically gets around 160 mm of rain in January — very wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Samos (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.