Chania weather in December
December in Chania: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 14 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Chania · #629 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chania climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 158 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chania in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Chania?
- December in Chania: nice, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 14 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Chania on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Chania in December?
- In December, Chania averages a daily high of 16.1°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 157.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chania in December?
- Chania has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.