Chania Town weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Curious about the climate in Chania Town this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Chania Town tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Chania Town in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 117 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 Town. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chania Town, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 6 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

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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

6/10

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