Chania Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Chania, Thessalia, Greece is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 12°C (54°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Chania compares to cities worldwide.

Visitors to Chania can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chania by month:

Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 321 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Chania's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.

Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.

Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Chania, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 12°C (54°F) and humidity around 72%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 60% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.

For more on Chania's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Chania climate page.