Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Piraeus in January

The sea around Piraeus averages 16°C in January, usually between 15°C and 17°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average16°CCold
Usual range15°C–17°C80% of readings
vs December−2.0°cooler
vs February−0.8°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

January in recent years

202316°C
202417°C
202516°C

Nearby in January

Aegina17°C14 km
Poros17°C37 km
Athens16°C41 km
Chalkida15°C67 km
Spetses17°C74 km
Tripoli17°C78 km

Beaches in Piraeus

104 of 104 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.