December · Greece
Best time to visit Chania in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chania in December
Average temperature 15°C, 69 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Chania scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Venetian harbor city in Crete featuring Ottoman lighthouses, cobblestone alleys, and pink-sand Balos lagoon.
December in Chania: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chania in December?
- In December, Chania averages 15°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Chania?
- December earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chania in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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