Chania weather in October (Thessalia, Greece)

Is October a good time to explore Chania weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Chania during October is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Chania in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Chania. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Greece in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Chania, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.