If you plan to visit Chania in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 148 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Chania;
Average weather
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+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
148 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chania has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Chania in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chania for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +13°C.
Is Chania warm or cold in January?
Chania is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Chania, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Chania in January
Chania weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+15°C
+13°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
+2°C
+1°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+21°C
+23°C
Rainfall
151 mm
148 mm
138 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
75%
74%
73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
5
Cloudy days
15
15
12
Rainy days
12
11
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +13°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 151 mm to 148 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 4 to 5.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Chania in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Chania is gradually increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Chania based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 185 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Chania, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chania wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Chania?
This is the weather in Chania in January 2023:
1 January
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+15°C
2 January
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+16°C
3 January
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+16°C
4 January
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+16°C
5 January
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+16°C
6 January
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+16°C
7 January
☀️
+16°C
8 January
🌧️
+15°C
9 January
🌧️
+14°C
10 January
🌧️
+14°C
11 January
🌧️
+13°C
12 January
🌧️
+13°C
13 January
🌧️
+10°C
14 January
🌧️
+10°C
15 January
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+13°C
16 January
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+12°C
17 January
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+14°C
18 January
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+14°C
19 January
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+10°C
20 January
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+13°C
21 January
🌧️
+14°C
22 January
🌧️
+13°C
23 January
🌧️
+7°C
24 January
🌧️
+7°C
25 January
🌧️
+8°C
26 January
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+9°C
27 January
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+10°C
28 January
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+13°C
29 January
🌧️
+14°C
30 January
🌧️
+13°C
31 January
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+13°C
In January 2023 Chania had 9 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Chania climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Chania in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+13°C) and the highest in 2019 (+24°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 43 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 377 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chania in January:
Is January a good time to visit Chania?
It’s always a good time to visit Chania, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Chania in January?
January has mild temperatures in Chania. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Chania rainy in January?
Chania is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Chania in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chania in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chania, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.