What’s the climate like in Chánia?
The current climate of Chánia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chánia in recent years was 43°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2019.
On average, Chánia receives 803 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Greece? Check out the weather and climate in places like Crete, Rhodes, Kos, or have a look at other destinations in Greece.
Best time to visit Chánia?
The best time to visit Chánia for sunny weather is April through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chánia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chánia
The climate table of Chánia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 118 | 93 | 92 | 20 | 26 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 74 | 77 | 99 | 112 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Precipitation: 803 mm per year, averaging 67 mm per month
- Driest months: 20 mm in April, 21 mm in August and 26 mm in May
- Wettest months: 118 mm in January, 112 mm in December and 99 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Chánia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chánia, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chánia
This graph shows how much precipitation Chánia, Greece, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chánia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chánia, Greece. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chánia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chánia, Greece. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chánia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chánia, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chánia by Month
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