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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, September, July

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Avoid

January, December

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Weather

12°C – 27°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Chania (Crete) are from June, September, July. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Chania (Crete)

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
21Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°114
February
22Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°83
March
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°62
April
70Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°25
May
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°12
June
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°3
July
96Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
August
95Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
September
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°16
October
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°57
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°86
December
23Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°130

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Chania (Crete)

When is the best time to visit Chania (Crete) for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Chania (Crete) for sun & beach is typically in June, September, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Chania (Crete)?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Chania (Crete), making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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