Best Time to Visit Chaniá: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Chaniá: July, June, August, September.
- Best months for Chaniá: July, June, August, September.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, January, February.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 10°C | 156 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 12°C | 10°C | 134 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 14°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 16°C | 13°C | 38 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 19°C | 17°C | 25 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.1 |
| June | 23°C | 21°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 25°C | 23°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 25°C | 24°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| September | 23°C | 22°C | 26 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 20°C | 18°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 17°C | 15°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 14°C | 12°C | 166 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chaniá?
The best months are July, June, August, September.
When is the rainy season in Chaniá?
The wettest months are December, January, February.