The climate in Chaniá during December can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Chaniá and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 9.9°C 49.8°F |
Average temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 13 days |
Sea temperature | 18°C 64.3°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chaniá with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chaniá in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 12.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
Wettest month: | January | 137mm 5.4ins |