What’s the climate like in Chaniá?
The current climate in Chaniá features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chaniá in recent years was 42°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in January 2017.
On average, Chaniá gets 915 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Chaniá?
The best time to visit Chaniá for sunny weather is March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chaniá. 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 Chaniá
The climate table of Chaniá shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 174 | 160 | 111 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 7,3 | 9,8 | 32 | 101 | 86 | 156 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 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: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation*: 915 mm per year, averaging 76 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 7,3 mm in July, 9,8 mm in August and 20 mm in June
- Wettest months: 174 mm in January, 160 mm in February and 156 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Chaniá
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chaniá, Crete. 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 Chaniá
This graph shows how much rainfall Chaniá, Crete, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Chaniá
This graph shows how much snow Chaniá, Crete, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chaniá
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chaniá, Crete. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chaniá
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chaniá, Crete. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chaniá
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chaniá, Crete, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chaniá
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Chaniá, Crete, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chaniá by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chaniá. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
