Athens · January
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 54°F, low 42°F. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
54° / 42°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What January feels like in Athens
Sunrise
08:38
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:30
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Athens in January
The kit for January in Athens: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-3° avg high
+2 rain days
Athens in December →
January
54°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-3° avg high
+3 rain days
Athens in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Athens in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Athens in January?+
Average high 54°F, average low 42°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Athens?+
Compared to December (avg high 57°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 57°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Athens in January?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in January, on average.