AI-generatedChania, Crete at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 834 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Chania, Crete
Chania, Crete has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Chania, Crete is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:2918:50
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Chania, Crete in October?
In October, Chania, Crete is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min07:29 – 18:50
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %53 %
- Seaweight 25 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Chania, Crete
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.7 – 23.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Chania, Crete ranges from 15.8 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.1 and 26.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.4° | 15.7° | 17.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.9° | 15.2° | 16.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.7° | 16.2° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 18.3° | 19.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.6° | 21.8° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.5° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 25.1° | 26.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.9° | 23.9° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.9° | 21.7° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.6° | 19.3° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.3° | 17.1° | 19.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Chania, Crete
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Chania, Crete, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Chania, Crete
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Chania, Crete: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chania, Crete has about 8 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 14° | 11° | 16.4° | 4.6 h | 15 | 158 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 14° | 11° | 15.8° | 5.5 h | 13 | 135 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 16° | 12° | 15.9° | 6.6 h | 11 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 18° | 14° | 16.7° | 8.4 h | 6 | 38 |
| MayMay | 64 | 22° | 17° | 19.1° | 9.5 h | 4 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 26° | 21° | 22.6° | 11.8 h | 2 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 28° | 23° | 25.2° | 12.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 24° | 26.0° | 10.8 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 26° | 21° | 24.9° | 8.8 h | 4 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 22° | 18° | 22.9° | 6.5 h | 8 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 19° | 16° | 20.6° | 5.0 h | 11 | 100 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 16° | 13° | 18.3° | 4.0 h | 15 | 167 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
35.51° N, 24.03° E · 24 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Chania, Crete
The best time to visit Chania, Crete is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to November. Rain is most frequent from December to February; the wettest month is December with 167 mm.
Chania, Crete through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chania, Crete in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Chania, Crete in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Chania, Crete in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Chania, Crete in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chania, Crete for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Chania, Crete month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January14° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Chania, Crete is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 158 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in January15February14° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In February, Chania, Crete is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in February23March16° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In March, Chania, Crete is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in March35April18° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In April, Chania, Crete is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in April64May22° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Chania, Crete is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in May95June26° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Chania, Crete is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in June100July28° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Chania, Crete is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in July100August28° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Chania, Crete is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in August99September26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In September, Chania, Crete is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in September65October22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Chania, Crete is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in October31November19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Chania, Crete is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
Chania, Crete in November12December16° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In December, Chania, Crete is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chania, Crete.
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Chania vs. Heraklion
In October Heraklion has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs. 65). During the day Heraklion is 2 °C warmer than Chania. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Chania | Heraklion |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Chania, Crete
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 40 min
- Distance
- 2,630 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Chania, Crete
When is the best time to visit Chania, Crete?
The best time to visit Chania, Crete is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Chania, Crete?
The sea temperature in Chania, Crete ranges from 15.8 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Chania, Crete in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Chania, Crete?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Chania, Crete?
Rain is most frequent from December to February; the wettest month is December with 167 mm. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chania, Crete get?
Chania, Crete gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Chania, Crete in?
Chania, Crete uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chania, Crete?
A nonstop flight from London to Chania, Crete takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,630 km.
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