Chania weather in January (Thessalia, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Chania during January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Chania includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Chania in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 102 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chania. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chania climate page with graphs.

 

Chania, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Volos, Greece (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chania.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.