Gerani Chanion Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Gerani Chanion, Crete, Greece is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 14°C (57°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Gerani Chanion compares to cities worldwide.

In Gerani Chanion, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and mild in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in February.

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

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 360 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Gerani Chanion'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:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

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 Gerani Chanion, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 14°C (57°F) and humidity around 71%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 54% humidity, conditions that feel moderate. 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.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Gerani Chanion this rarely lasts long on the ground.

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