Rethymno in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Rethymno suits a short city break if walks can move around rainy spells. With daytime temperatures of +15 °C, this is not a beach-heat holiday, and an indoor visit is a useful part of the plan.
Weather in January
For warmer daytime weather, consider early January: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +15 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +16 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| 11–20 January | +15 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| 21–31 January | +14 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +16 °C in the first ten days and +15 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in January
In January, the average is 15 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 8 to 20 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +17 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| February | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
December has warmer days than January. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather. January and February have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.