What is the weather like in Heraklion vs Zakynthos in January?

In January, Heraklion averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Zakynthos averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 184 mm.

Heraklion vs Zakynthos in January

Heraklion is the better pick in January — 70 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Zakynthos is cool, soaked, clean air.

Heraklion vs Zakynthos — January climate, side by side

	🇬🇷 Heraklion	🇬🇷 Zakynthos
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	14°C	11°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	15° / 8°
Rainfall	57 mm	184 mm
Rainy days	12	15
Humidity	82%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	39	46

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Heraklion vs Zakynthos in January — FAQ

Is January better in Heraklion or Zakynthos?: Heraklion is the better pick in January — 70 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Zakynthos is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Heraklion vs Zakynthos in January?: In January, Heraklion averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Zakynthos averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 184 mm.