What is the weather like in Chania vs Heraklion in December?

In December, Chania averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Heraklion averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 62 mm.

Chania vs Heraklion in December

Heraklion is the better pick in December — 72 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chania is cool, soaked, clean air.

Chania vs Heraklion — December climate, side by side

	🇬🇷 Chania	🇬🇷 Heraklion
Comfort score	58/100 (D)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 10°	17° / 11°
Rainfall	167 mm	62 mm
Rainy days	16	12
Humidity	78%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	40	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Chania vs Heraklion in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chania or Heraklion?: Heraklion is the better pick in December — 72 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chania is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chania vs Heraklion in December?: In December, Chania averages 16°C high / 10°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Heraklion averages 17°C high / 11°C low with about 62 mm.