Chaniá weather
At 5:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chaniá, Crete, Greece.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Chaniá weather
Is it raining in Chaniá right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chaniá this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–23° and lows of 14–18°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Chaniá lately?
In the past 7 days, Chaniá had 3 rainy days and 12.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chaniá?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Chaniá weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chaniá?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chaniá is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Chaniá?
December is the wettest month, with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Chaniá?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Chaniá have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 103 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months