January is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Skiathos, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Skiathos for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Skiathos in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Skiathos in January is 14°. The average maximum temperature is 15° in the previous month and 14° in the next month.
The average temperature in Skiathos in January is 11°. The average temperature ranges is 13° in the previous month and 11° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Skiathos in January is 9°. The minimum temperature is 10° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Skiathos in January are 9.9 and there are 5.5 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Skiathos in January is typically 2.4 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Skiathos in January is 15.6° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Skiathos in January is 4.9cm and on average there are 10.1 rainy days in January making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Skiathos in January is 8° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 10° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Skiathos in January is typically 85.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 86.6% in the previous month and 85.9% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Skiathos in January is typically 72.4%. The average relative humidity is 73.7% in the previous month and 72% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Skiathos in January is typically 25kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 24kmh in the previous month and 27kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Skiathos in January is typically 15kmh. The average wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Skiathos in January is from the South West.
