Weather Chania

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Weather Chania Crete - shows the current temperature and 7 day forecast below, just click on the bottom of the display 'get 7 day forecast' and it will show not only the forecast but hourly weather reports.

Spring in Chania

Spring Weather Chania - The spring months of April, May and June in Crete are blissful and ideal for exploring nature, walking in the mountains and gorges, sightseeing and swimming. With high temperatures averaging 20 °C or 67 °F, the nights can be cooler with averages of 14 °C or 58 °F. Sea temperatures warm quickly after May and June is perfect for swimming. The average sea temperatures are 19 °C or 66 °F.

Enjoy privacy with no neighbours overlooking the Villa Petra

In spring relax at Villa Petra as a couple or with the family. This villa is more like a home, with traditional stone and wood design yet modern touches. This beautiful property accommodates 6 guests, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a pool and nurturing garden setting.

Hidden away in the olive groves in green hills at the foot of the mountains, next to the small hamlet of Maza, Apokoronas and the village of Vrysses, this home is only 7 km from the wide sandy beach at Georgioupolis and 35 km from Chania town.

Enjoy this convenient location just 40 km from Chania Airport and 25 km from Souda Port.

Enjoy the large, open-plan kitchen and fireplace. The nights can be cool in spring, yet the days warm and the fields full of wild flowers. As the snows start to melt off the mountain tops, the streams rush with water. This is one of the perfect times to walk in the hills of Crete.

Beautifully decorated with rustic charm, the decor adds to the homely experience

Four spotted orchis - Orchis quadripuntata flowers in March and April (image by Andreas Loukakis)

Four spotted orchis - Orchis quadripuntata - which flowers in March and April in Crete

Tip - use Chania Airport CHQ

Summer Weather Chania
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Beach Accommodation Crete

Summer Weather Chania - Summer months of July and August are hot in Crete, with high temperatures averaging 26 °C or 78 °F and night time temperatures of 20 °C or 69 °F. Sea temperatures are 24 °C or 76 °F. There is little or no rain and wonderful sunshine each and every day, all the better to enjoy the hundreds of beaches in Chania and the west of Crete.

Autumn in Chania

Autumn Weather Chania - the autumn months of September and October are a little cooler than the hottest months of summer yet still great for beach activities, all water activities and nature walks, hiking and exploring all over Crete. We do prefer autumn as the busy months of tourism are over and locals are more relaxed.

High temperatures average 21 °C or 70 °F and night temperatures average 17 °C or 62 °F. Water temperatures average 23 °C or 74 °F, completely enjoyable for snorkelling, diving or just lazing around by sea. Hiking and walking are wonderful in these warm months.

Weather Chania Winter

Chania Harbour at Dusk - view to the lighthouse and the Domus Renier Boutique Hotel

Winter Weather Chania - from December to March is cold in Crete and it is time to head to the town to explore the history, tavernas and musicianship.

Locals are out harvesting olives, taking them to the press and bottling. Snow comes to the mountains and life slows down. In contrast to the rest of Europe, days are still sunny and relatively warm.

Without the crowds of summer it is refreshing to visit places all over Crete without the press of humanity on your shoulders. Ancient sites can be explored in an unhurried way, and really the most pleasant thing is that you can meet locals who have more time to talk and who will treat you as a valued visitor with true Cretan hospitality, rather than just a face in the milling throng of summer haze.

Of course the touristic resorts based on beachgoing do close down during this season, yet there is so much more to experience in Crete during this wonderful time, we cannot say strongly enough that you really must experience Kriti in winter.

Nea Chora Beach remains open and you will find plenty of villages with good tavernas fully operating, such as Armenoi, Drapanos, Kefalas, Kalives and Vamos.

Stay within the walls of the Old Town of Chania to experience the atmosphere of histories interwoven through the stones and pebbles, laneways and byways. To soak up the energy of the old zone, ensure you stay within the Venetian walls that mark the edges of the old town, and choose a room with a view over the small Venetian harbour and its lighthouse landmark.

The bar of the Domus Renier Boutique Hotel

The charm of the Domus Renier Boutique Hotel is its exacting attention to detail in the restoration of an old home to create an exquisite character-filled experience for the visitor. The Venetian dominion over Crete lasted from 1204 to 1699 during which time the people of Crete rebelled and much blood was spilled. These were not peaceful times, yet it cannot be denied that the architecture remains with hints of the lives of doges and diplomats, counts and contessas, traders and corsairs.

The Venetian Renier family lived in this town house which has lain dormant for many years, now beautifully re-crafted with impeccable design features and touches of art in each space.

Artwork is exquisite inside the Domus Renier Boutique Hotel Chania Crete

Experience art at every turn in this exceptional small hotel in Chania Old Town

With only 9 rooms, this is your sanctuary in Crete in winter - enjoy the privacy and intimacy in quality surroundings. Just steps from the limani, the Maritime Museum, the Chania Market, the Fort Finca and other landmarks, your days will be filled with exploration on foot through the tiny alleyways. Dine by the water in the evenings and stroll home comfortably.