South Aegean weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in South Aegean: highs of 15°C (59°F) and about 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (54°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 20°C (67°F). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 15°C (59°F) and 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Rhodes, the largest city in South Aegean. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit South Aegean?
least pleasant month Weather score 45/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in South Aegean. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in South Aegean in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 167 mm (6.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is South Aegean in January?
Days average 15°C (59°F) and nights 12°C (54°F).
South Aegean weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (59°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 167 mm | 57% | 20°C (67°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 15°C (59°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm | 55% | 18°C (65°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm | 46% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| April | 19°C (67°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm | 41% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 22 mm | 30% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm | 14% | 25°C (76°F) | best |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm | 6% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 mm | 7% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 18 mm | 12% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 52 mm | 28% | 24°C (76°F) | best |
| November | 20°C (69°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 95 mm | 40% | 23°C (73°F) | fair |
| December | 17°C (62°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 161 mm | 54% | 21°C (69°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across South Aegean in January
Weather can differ a lot within South Aegean: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.