Climate of Chania, Crete, Greece
Point-value climate at Chania (Crete, Greece). Population approximately 78,728.
Located in Crete, Greece, Chania has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 78,728. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.1°C / 53.8°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 109 mm / 4.3 in (January) — about 542 mm / 21.3 in across the year. Chania is the capital of Crete. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chania's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C53.8°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| February | 12.2°C54°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| March | 13.5°C56.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 16.6°C61.9°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.3°C68.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.6°C76.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 20.2°C68.4°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 16.5°C61.7°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| December | 13.5°C56.3°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chania?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September. Chania's warmest month is July at an average of 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and its driest month is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Chania?
Chania, in Crete, Greece, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.1°C / 53.8°F in January to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 542 mm / 21.3 in, with the wettest month being January (109 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Chania in July?
The average temperature in Chania in July is 26.4°C / 79.5°F, with rainfall of about 1 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Chania?
The driest month in Chania is July, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Chania?
The wettest month in Chania is January, with approximately 109 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.