When to go · Skiathos

Skiathos in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, cooler sea).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; Greece overall
Prices: Low; Greece overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Skiathos

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, cooler sea).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SkiathosHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 10 days

Greece overall: Athens mild and quiet; most island hotels closed and ferries reduced; mountain villages cold with snow.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Skiathos, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, cooler sea).

June: Inside Skiathos's best window: Jun–Sep.

Skiathos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.