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Heraklion vs Chania: Where are the Best Weather Conditions?

Are you still thinking which resort would be better for your vacation Heraklion or Chania? Following information will help you to make right decision.
Table below displays average weather conditions based on information from 14 day weather forecast.
  Heraklion   Chania
Current Weather Conditions
Day Air Temperature 55.9°F 54.2°F
Night Air Temperature 51.7°F 50.9°F
Cloudiness 71.2% 71.4%
Sea Water Temperature * 66.2°F 66.8°F
Rainy Days / Precipitation totals 1 day (0.9 in.) 3 days (2.1 in.)
Sunshine Hours Per Day ** 03h. 49m. 03h. 47m.
14 day forecast 14 day forecast
* There is no forecast for sea water temperature that is why we display current value.
** We are using day length and cloud cover information for each day of two weeks forecast to calculate average value for this parameter.
What is the best time for vacation?
Charts below will help you to compare such weather conditions as day and night air temperature, sea water temperature and precipitation totals. Chart's data is based on information gathered for the last three years.

Resorts Air Temperature by Month, °F

Air Temperature: Day Night

Sea Water Temperature by Month, °F

Precipitation Totals by Month, in

When is the best time to visit Heraklion and Chania?
Following information will help you to choose the best time to visit desired resort. You can see the top months of the year for each place.
Heraklion
The most sunny months:
July 30 days
August 30 days
June 28 days
The most warm months:
August 89.6 °F
July 89.5 °F
September 85.2 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 83.0 °F
July 81.5 °F
September 81.1 °F
The most rainy months:
December 4 days
January 4 days
February 3 days
 
Chania
The most sunny months:
July 30 days
August 29 days
June 28 days
The most warm months:
July 90.3 °F
August 89.8 °F
June 84.9 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 83.4 °F
July 81.7 °F
September 81.1 °F
The most rainy months:
January 6 days
December 6 days
February 5 days