Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Lesbos in January

The sea around Lesbos averages 17°C in January, usually between 15°C and 19°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average17°CCold
Usual range15°C–19°C80% of readings
vs December−1.3°cooler
vs February−0.9°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

202316°C
202418°C
202516°C

Nearby in January

Chios18°C88 km
Lemnos15°C129 km
Samos18°C161 km
Ikaria18°C168 km
Alexandroupoli13°C180 km
Andros16°C193 km

Beaches in Lesbos

45 of 46 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.