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Chaniá Weather in September

Chaniá in September

The short of it: Chaniá in September averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 21° · rain 16 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Chaniá an average September high of 28°, a low of 21° and some 16 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-September, 68 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Chaniá runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Mourniés, 4 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

September in Chaniá, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
3° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus October
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MourniésCrete4 km SSW28°20°18 mm
NerokoúrosCrete4 km SSE28°20°18 mm
PerivóliaCrete4 km SW28°20°18 mm
SoúdaCrete5 km ESE28°20°19 mm
TsikalariáCrete5 km SE28°20°19 mm
DarátsosCrete5 km WSW28°20°18 mm
PitháriCrete5 km E28°20°18 mm
GalatásCrete6 km WSW28°20°18 mm

The Almanac · Chaniá Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Chaniá by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°9°112 mm18 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
February16°9°92 mm19 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
March17°11°58 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April21°13°23 mm16 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°17°16 mm13 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°21°2.0 mm14 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July31°23°1.0 mm18 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
August31°23°2.0 mm17 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September28°21°16 mm16 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°18°45 mm14 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°14°81 mm13 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦
December17°11°103 mm15 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chaniá in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chaniá in September?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Chaniá?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Chaniá in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 46 min in December to 14 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Chaniá in September?

Hardly — September nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chaniá in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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