Chaniá Climate by Month
Chaniá, Crete, Greece
Hot summers and mild winters, with most rain from November to February.
The climate in Chaniá is one of hot summers and mild winters, with most rain from November to February. Afternoon highs range from 59°F (15°C) in January to 88°F (31°C) in July, and January nights average 49°F (9°C). Of the 22 in (551 mm) of rain in a typical year, 70% falls from November to February. June to August are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 88°F(31°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 49°F(9°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 22 in(551 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 65%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Chaniá
Best for weatherMay and October are the best time for weather in Chaniá: highs near 76°F (25°C) and about 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 59°F (15°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Chaniá weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 59°F(15°C) | 49°F(9°C) | 4.4 in(112 mm) | 70% | 2.2 |
| FebFebruary | 60°F(16°C) | 49°F(9°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 69% | 2.9 |
| MarMarch | 63°F(17°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 68% | 4.1 |
| AprApril | 69°F(21°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 0.9 in(23 mm) | 63% | 5.1 |
| MayMayBest | 76°F(25°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 61% | 6.2 |
| JunJune | 84°F(29°C) | 69°F(21°C) | 0.1 in(2 mm) | 57% | 7.2 |
| JulJuly | 88°F(31°C) | 74°F(23°C) | 0.0 in(1 mm) | 55% | 7.6 |
| AugAugust | 87°F(31°C) | 74°F(23°C) | 0.1 in(2 mm) | 59% | 6.8 |
| SepSeptember | 82°F(28°C) | 69°F(21°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 66% | 5.3 |
| OctOctoberBest | 76°F(24°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 69% | 3.5 |
| NovNovember | 69°F(21°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 3.2 in(81 mm) | 71% | 2.6 |
| DecDecember | 62°F(17°C) | 52°F(11°C) | 4.1 in(103 mm) | 76% | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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