Chania weather in January
January in Chania: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Chania · #709 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chania climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 177 mm / 6.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chania in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Chania?
- January in Chania: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Chania on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Chania in January?
- In January, Chania averages a daily high of 13.5°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 176.5 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chania in January?
- Chania has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.