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What to wear in Greece in January

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs14°C (57°F)
Lows7°C (45°F)
Rainy days~13
Daylight9.5 h
CrowdsQuiet

January averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source

January is quiet, mild in Athens and rainy at times — a great month for museums and the Acropolis without crowds, but many island hotels and ferries run reduced schedules. Jacket, sweaters and waterproof shoes.

☀️ By day

A warm jacket, knit and jeans, with waterproof shoes for rain.

🌙 Evening

A coat and scarf for evenings around 7°C.

What's on in January

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Epiphany (Theofania)

January 6

Priests throw a cross into the sea at Piraeus and across the islands, and swimmers dive for it. Watchers stand by the cold harbour, so wear a warm coat and a scarf.

Winter sales and quiet sites

January to February

The Acropolis has no queues, and there are January sales in Ermou Street. Wear layers you can carry.

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Dress code

  • Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
  • Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
  • Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.

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Good weather elsewhere in January

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