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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.6°C | 10°C | 108.6 mm | 13 | 7.7 h | 23.4 km/h | 17.5°C |
| Feb | 15.2°C | 10.5°C | 85.6 mm | 11 | 8.7 h | 23.9 km/h | 16°C |
| Mar | 16.1°C | 11.4°C | 86.5 mm | 11 | 9.7 h | 24.3 km/h | 16°C |
| Apr | 18.9°C | 13.4°C | 31.5 mm | 5 | 11.4 h | 22.3 km/h | 16.8°C |
| May | 22.2°C | 16.9°C | 24.8 mm | 5 | 12.2 h | 20.9 km/h | 18.8°C |
| Jun | 26.3°C | 20.9°C | 12.5 mm | 3 | 13.4 h | 18.9 km/h | 22.9°C |
| Jul | 29.1°C | 23.5°C | 5.9 mm | 2 | 13.3 h | 17.5 km/h | 27.6°C |
| Aug | 29°C | 24°C | 11.8 mm | 2 | 12.9 h | 17.9 km/h | 27.2°C |
| Sep | 26.7°C | 21.6°C | 32.7 mm | 6 | 11.6 h | 18.8 km/h | 25.1°C |
| Oct | 22.9°C | 18.3°C | 65.7 mm | 8 | 9.6 h | 18.3 km/h | 23.9°C |
| Nov | 19.9°C | 15.5°C | 60.9 mm | 9 | 8.6 h | 19.1 km/h | 21.8°C |
| Dec | 16.4°C | 12.1°C | 118.9 mm | 12 | 7.7 h | 21.4 km/h | 19°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Chania
Chania (Greece) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 19 °C. Daytime highs average 21 °C, while nights cool to about 17 °C. The destination sees roughly 645 mm of rainfall per year and 10.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 29.1 °C in July with only 2 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 13.4 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 2 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (13 rainy days), driest month is July (2).
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Frequently asked questions about Chania
When is the best time to visit Chania?
The best time to visit Chania: May to October – best in July (avg. 26.3 °C, 2 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Chania?
The warmest month is July with an average of 26.3 °C and daytime highs around 29.1 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 12.3 °C and night-time lows around 10.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Chania have?
January has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is July with 2 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Chania?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 27.6 °C and coolest in February at 16.0 °C.