Our verdict
The best time to visit Chania is May
The very hottest temperatures in Chania get to around 30℃ (86℉) in the height of summer. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 9℃ (49℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Chania during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. The wet season in Chania usually falls during the months surrounding January each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Learn more about when to travel to Chania, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!
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Chania seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Chania as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Chania is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Chania
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Chania for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Chania climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Chania for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Chania in January
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 91mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Chania in February
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Chania in March
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Chania in April
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Chania in May
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Chania in June
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Chania in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Chania in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Chania in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Chania in October
- Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Chania in November
- Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Chania in December
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chania in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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