When is the best time to go to Chaniá
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chaniá, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Chaniá
Chaniá weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chaniá are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 137mm | 4.2hrs | 11hrs | 16°C |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Chaniá during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chaniá for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Chaniá and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Chaniá with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 108mm | 4.9hrs | 11.8hrs | 16°C |
February in Chaniá is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chaniá for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Chaniá and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chaniá with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 78mm | 6.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Chaniá is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chaniá.
March is in the spring in Chaniá and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chaniá with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 31mm | 8.3hrs | 13.9hrs | 17°C |
Chaniá's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chaniá.
April is in the spring in Chaniá and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chaniá with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 12mm | 10.5hrs | 14.9hrs | 19°C |
May is a dry month in Chaniá and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chaniá, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Chaniá and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chaniá with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 4mm | 12.4hrs | 11hrs | 22°C |
Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Chaniá during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chaniá, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Chaniá and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chaniá with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 1mm | 13.1hrs | 11.8hrs | 24°C |
July in Chaniá is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chaniá, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Chaniá and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 1mm | 12.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Chaniá is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chaniá, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Chaniá and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 18mm | 10.3hrs | 13.9hrs | 25°C |
Chaniá's weather in September is typically hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chaniá, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Chaniá and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 79mm | 6.9hrs | 14.9hrs | 23°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Chaniá and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chaniá.
October is in the fall / autumn in Chaniá and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 72mm | 5.6hrs | 11hrs | 20°C |
November is a reasonably dry month in Chaniá and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chaniá.
November is in the fall / autumn in Chaniá and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 94mm | 4.4hrs | 11.8hrs | 18°C |
December in Chaniá is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chaniá for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Chaniá and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Chaniá weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 12.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 137mm 5.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
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