Kos in January
The weather in January
In January, Kos averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 11° — cool weather by day. Expect around 130 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.
Days are 1.6° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.
January scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Kos. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:24 and sets at 17:18 local time, giving 9 h 54 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 39 minutes over the month.
Why 58/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 19/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Kos this month
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Kos in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Kos?
January scores 58/100 for Kos, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 16°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Kos in January?
Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 11°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Kos in January?
Kos receives about 130 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 13 days.
Can you swim in Kos in January?
The sea averages 17°C in January, cold for most swimmers.