SeasonMapMilos weather in January
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January in Milos: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Milos · #985 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Milos in January
Other months in Milos
Milos's forum puts July daytime highs around 28°C, warmer than June, with the meltemi wind a near-constant feature — regularly 13 knots with gusts to 25. Regulars note the wind varies sharply by which side of the island you're on, with south-facing Adamas consistently calmer than northeast-facing Pollonia, and that the island stays busy but manageable through the month.
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Milos climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 39 km/h / 24 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Milos in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Christmas holidays in Greece, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…quiet and slow-paced, with posters framing it as a genuine off-season visit - fine for sightseeing and relaxed exploring, but not…” — Tripadvisor community
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Milos's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMilos's weather peaks July–September.
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What's on in Milos in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Out of season
1 Nov – 31 MarMilos still mines bentonite and perlite, so winter here is a working island rather than a shut one, but the boat trips and most rooms close and the ferry drops to a few sailings a week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Milos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Milos?
Milos in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Milos?
- January in Milos: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Milos on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Milos in January?
- In January, Milos averages a daily high of 13.1°C and a low of 10.5°C, with about 97.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Milos in January?
- Milos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Chania's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan, and Heraklion's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan.