Chania Town Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Chania Town’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Greece.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Chania Town will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 14°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 10°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chania Town by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. August, the city’s warmest month receives 360 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 148 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. It records 126 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Greece Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Greece. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Chania Town Temperatures Compared World Wide
Chania Town’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Chania Town, during the coolest month, February, you will experience 71% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 14°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 54% combined with an average maximum temperature of 27°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Chania Town’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Chania Town climate page.
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