Best time to go to Chania Average weather of Chania, Crete
When is the best time to go to Chania?
When is the best time to go to Chania? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Chania are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- July is the driest month
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are January, February and December
- August is the best month for swimming
Annual weather in Chania
For full information about the climate and weather in Chania a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Chania in january | ||
| February | 52°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Chania in february | ||
| March | 54°F/63°F | good weather | Chania in march | ||
| April | 59°F/68°F | good weather | Chania in april | ||
| May | 68°F/76°F | perfect weather | Chania in may | ||
| June | 76°F/81°F | perfect weather | Chania in june | ||
| July | 81°F/86°F | perfect weather | Chania in july | ||
| August | 79°F/86°F | perfect weather | Chania in august | ||
| September | 74°F/83°F | perfect weather | Chania in september | ||
| October | 67°F/76°F | good weather | Chania in october | ||
| November | 59°F/68°F | good weather | Chania in november | ||
| December | 54°F/61°F | good weather | Chania in december |
Weather and climate in Chania
- Between january and february the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and it rains about 27% of the time in february.
- Between the months of march and april the climate is favorable. It is for example 68°F as maximum temperature in april.
- From may to september the climate is very good. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average.
- Between the months of october and november the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 68°F and, in november, 5 days of rain are expected.
- In december the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and, in december, 8 days of rain are expected.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Chania
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Chania: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Chania
Find out when Chania has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Chania
- Very low season in Chania
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. - Low season in Chania
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June and October. - High season in Chania
The number of visitors to Chania is high in: July and September. - Peak season in Chania
The largest number of tourists visiting Chania is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Chania month by month
Best time for low prices in Chania
Average prices of hotels in Chania month by month
Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Chania. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price for flights to Chania
A return flight between London and Chania is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 167 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 136 more for your airline ticket to Chania if you go in december.
Find the best price for your flight Flight prices to Chania
Average price of hiring a car in Chania
On average, it costs $ 26 per day to hire a car in Chania. This price varies by $ 38 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 14 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 52.
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