Athens vs Lisbon

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in January. Athens offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Lisbon sees 7 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Athens is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Lisbon is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in January.

Athens reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Lisbon averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Athens receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lisbon sees 69 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 1 rain day and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.