Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Chios in January

The sea around Chios averages 18°C in January, usually between 17°C and 19°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average18°CCool
Usual range17°C–19°C80% of readings
vs December−1.1°cooler
vs February−1.2°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–September.

January in recent years

202318°C
202419°C
202518°C

Nearby in January

Ikaria18°C85 km
Lesbos17°C88 km
Samos18°C97 km
Tinos16°C121 km
Mykonos17°C122 km
Andros16°C123 km

Beaches in Chios

34 of 34 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.