Average Monthly Sunshine in Chania Town

Average Monthly Sunshine in Chania Town

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Chania Town, Crete, Greece. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Chania Town varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 375 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2791 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Chania Town serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

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.