The climate of Chánia

The current climate in Chánia features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chánia, Greece.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

On average, Chánia receives 803 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Chánia?

The best time to visit Chánia for sunny weather is April through December. During this period, you'll have nice 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.

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Climate Table of Chánia

The climate table of Chánia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Chánia, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Chánia

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Yearly Temperature in Chánia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chánia, Greece. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Chánia

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Chánia

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Chánia

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Average weather in Chánia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chánia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.