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Climate in Chania

Chania, Greece has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 19°C and the city receives roughly 651 mm of precipitation across 72 rainy days a year, with around 2674 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Mediterranean
Comfort score
96/100

Climate overview

Chania, Greece has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 19°C and the city receives roughly 651 mm of precipitation across 72 rainy days a year, with around 2674 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 8.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Chania is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average19°C
  • Warmest monthJul (29.5°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (8.6°C)
  • Comfort score96/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Chania receives about 651 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 72 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Chania sees an estimated 2674 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Chania monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan18.6°C8.6°C93 mm10125 h
Feb19.3°C9.3°C77 mm9141 h
Mar21.3°C11.3°C64 mm7180 h
Apr24°C14°C51 mm6216 h
May26.8°C16.8°C32 mm4270 h
Jun28.8°C18.8°C13 mm1337 h
Jul29.5°C19.5°C5 mm1346 h
Aug28.8°C18.8°C13 mm1337 h
Sep26.8°C16.8°C38 mm4270 h
Oct24°C14°C73 mm8189 h
Nov21.3°C11.3°C93 mm10144 h
Dec19.3°C9.3°C99 mm11119 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Chania are Jun, Aug, Jul. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    19°C / 9°C

    269 mm rain

  • Spring

    24°C / 14°C

    147 mm rain

  • Summer

    29°C / 19°C

    31 mm rain

  • Autumn

    24°C / 14°C

    204 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Chania has a climate comfort score of 96/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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