Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Ikaria in January

The sea around Ikaria averages 18°C in January, usually between 17°C and 20°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average18°CCool
Usual range17°C–20°C80% of readings
vs December−0.6°cooler
vs February−1.0°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: July–October.

January in recent years

202318°C
202419°C
202518°C

Nearby in January

Patmos19°C44 km
Samos18°C55 km
Mykonos17°C79 km
Chios18°C85 km
Amorgos18°C92 km
Kalymnos19°C94 km

Beaches in Ikaria

14 of 14 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.