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

In January, Chania averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 155 mm of rain; Heraklion averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 57 mm.

Chania vs Heraklion in January

Heraklion is the better pick in January — 70 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chania is cool, soaked, clean air.

Chania vs Heraklion — January climate, side by side

	🇬🇷 Chania	🇬🇷 Heraklion
Comfort score	55/100 (D)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	12°C	14°C
Avg high / low	15° / 8°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	155 mm	57 mm
Rainy days	15	12
Humidity	77%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	42	39

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

Month by month

Chania 🇬🇷 Greececool, soaked, clean air · best June55
Heraklion 🇬🇷 Greececool, a little rain, clean air · best September70

Chania vs Heraklion in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chania or Heraklion?: Heraklion is the better pick in January — 70 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chania is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chania vs Heraklion in January?: In January, Chania averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 155 mm of rain; Heraklion averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 57 mm.