Average Monthly Sunshine in Chania Town

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chania Town receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Chania Town. Expect long, bright days with 375 hours in July and darker periods with just 117 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chania Town, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.

Chania Town’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chania Town enjoys an average of 2791 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Chania Town’s wettest month, receives 6.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Chania Town Precipitation page.