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When is the best time to visit Chania?
In general the best time to visit Chania is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 28 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Chania in different months
This is the average weather in Chania for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 29 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +26°C.
April, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during October.
In January, February, March, December the weather is average. Expect around 61 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 150 mm in December.
Climate in Chania
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Chania for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +23°C | +23°C | +26°C | +30°C | +36°C | +36°C | +34°C | +31°C | +31°C | +27°C | +23°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +13°C | +14°C | +17°C | +20°C | +24°C | +26°C | +26°C | +24°C | +21°C | +18°C | +15°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +1°C | +3°C | +8°C | +12°C | +16°C | +19°C | +21°C | +16°C | +12°C | +7°C | +4°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +17°C | +17°C | +18°C | +21°C | +25°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 75 | 74 | 72 | 68 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 71 | 74 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 146 | 132 | 87 | 36 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 76 | 106 | 150 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Chania during the whole year:
The hottest month in Chania is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Chania during the whole year:
Chania achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Chania?
You can swim in Chania from June to October:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Chania looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Chania is December with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 57%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Chania during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 29 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 3 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 16 rainy days and 150 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Chania during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chania:
What is the hottest month in Chania?
The hottest month in Chania is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Chania?
The coldest month in Chania is February with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Chania worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Chania could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Chania?
if you're looking to visit Chania when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 3 mm of rain.
Other cities in Greece
Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.
Monthly weather in Chania
Source of the data
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, 2023.
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.