January · Greece
Best time to visit Chania in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chania in January
Average temperature 13°C, 72 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Chania scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Venetian harbor city in Crete featuring Ottoman lighthouses, cobblestone alleys, and pink-sand Balos lagoon.
January in Chania: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 72 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Chania — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chania in January?
- In January, Chania averages 13°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chania?
- January earns a 6.4/10 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 January?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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