Chania is a city located on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It is the capital of the Chania regional unit and the second largest city on the island. It is situated along the north coast of the Gulf of Chania, and is the site of the Minoan settlement the Greeks called Kydonia.
Chania is a picturesque city with a rich history and culture. It is known for its Venetian harbour, its old town, and its beautiful beaches. Its old town is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets and Venetian houses. The harbour is lined with cafés and restaurants, and is a popular spot for visitors to watch the sunset.
Chania has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The city is home to a number of archaeological sites, including the ruins of the Minoan city of Kydonia, the Venetian fortifications, and the archaeological museum.
Chania has been inhabited since the Neolithic period, and was an important port during the Minoan period. It was conquered by the Venetians in the 13th century, and was the capital of Crete until the Ottomans conquered the island in the 16th century. During the 19th century, Chania was the centre of the Cretan Revolution, and in 1897, the city was the site of the Battle of Crete, a decisive victory for the Greek forces.
Today, Chania is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its vibrant nightlife, its delicious cuisine, and its beautiful scenery. It is a great place to explore the culture and history of Crete, and to enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Spring: The climate in Chania in the springtime is mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (10-22 Celsius). Rainfall is relatively low, with an average of 2 to 3 inches (50-75 millimeters) per month. Summer: The summer months in Chania are hot and dry with temperatures reaching into the high 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit (30-35 Celsius). Rainfall is minimal, with an average of 1 to 2 inches (25-50 millimeters) per month. Autumn: The autumn months in Chania are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (10-22 Celsius). Rainfall is relatively low, with an average of 2 to 3 inches (50-75 millimeters) per month. Winter: The winter months in Chania are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to mid-60s Fahrenheit (4-18 Celsius). Rainfall is relatively low, with an average of 2 to 3 inches (50-75 millimeters) per month.
Our weather forecast for Chania helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 | max: 17.1 °C min: 13.7 °C |
11.2 m/s 16.6 m/s |
70.7 % 16.2 m |
73.6 % 1,012 hPa |
07:20:51 17:10:42 |
|
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 | max: 18.3 °C min: 13.4 °C |
11.2 m/s 19.4 m/s |
54.7 % 24.0 m |
66.7 % 1,017 hPa |
07:21:38 17:10:49 |
|
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 | max: 17.7 °C min: 12.6 °C |
11.5 m/s 19.8 m/s |
63.5 % 23.9 m |
64.9 % 1,021 hPa |
07:22:24 17:10:58 |
|
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 | max: 17.8 °C min: 12.2 °C |
7.9 m/s 13.0 m/s |
83.5 % 24.1 m |
61.8 % 1,022 hPa |
07:23:09 17:11:09 |
|
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 | max: 15.5 °C min: 12.3 °C |
12.2 m/s 15.1 m/s |
77.4 % 24.1 m |
76.6 % 1,024 hPa |
07:23:52 17:11:22 |
|
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 | max: 14.0 °C min: 10.7 °C |
15.1 m/s 18.7 m/s |
20.7 % 21.4 m |
71.8 % 1,028 hPa |
07:24:35 17:11:37 |
|
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 | max: 13.8 °C min: 10.2 °C |
19.1 m/s 26.3 m/s |
57.0 % 22.0 m |
72.2 % 1,029 hPa |
07:25:16 17:11:54 |
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Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 11.7 °C |
6.1 m/s 7.1 m/s |
98.7 % 23.7 m |
62.6 % 1,024 hPa |
07:25:55 17:12:13 |
|
Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 | max: 18.4 °C min: 14 °C |
8.3 m/s 7.2 m/s |
92.8 % 23.9 m |
61.4 % 1,021 hPa |
07:26:34 17:12:33 |
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Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 | max: 16.4 °C min: 12.3 °C |
7.6 m/s 11.9 m/s |
99.1 % 20.4 m |
67.2 % 1,020 hPa |
07:27:11 17:12:55 |
|
Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 12.1 °C |
19.8 m/s 28.1 m/s |
45.4 % 21.7 m |
73.6 % 1,016 hPa |
07:27:46 17:13:20 |
|
Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 | max: 15.2 °C min: 12.1 °C |
36.0 m/s 57.2 m/s |
16.5 % 19.8 m |
70.1 % 1,016 hPa |
07:28:20 17:13:45 |
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Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 | max: 16.4 °C min: 11.6 °C |
28.4 m/s 44.2 m/s |
14.1 % 20.2 m |
71.7 % 1,018 hPa |
07:28:53 17:14:13 |
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Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 | max: 14.3 °C min: 12.1 °C |
25.9 m/s 37.4 m/s |
54.9 % 20.4 m |
71.9 % 1,017 hPa |
07:29:23 17:14:42 |
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Dec. 22nd 2024 Dec. 22nd 2024 | max: 16.9 °C min: 12.1 °C |
24.8 m/s 38.5 m/s |
29.8 % 17.6 m |
76.5 % 1,016 hPa |
07:29:53 17:15:13 |
Would you like to travel to Chania on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Chania.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Feb. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Feb. 2025 | Celebrity Infinity | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 | Island Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Apr. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 24th 2025 Thursday, 24th of Apr. 2025 | EXPLORA I | 12:00 am | 09:00 am | |
Apr. 24th 2025 Thursday, 24th of Apr. 2025 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 07:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2025 Wednesday, 30th of Apr. 2025 | P&O Arcadia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 6th 2025 Tuesday, 6th of May 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 | Celebrity Ascent | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 | Azamara Quest | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 13th 2025 Tuesday, 13th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Splendor | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 21st 2025 Wednesday, 21st of May 2025 | EXPLORA I | 12:00 am | 08:00 am | |
May 27th 2025 Tuesday, 27th of May 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 28th 2025 Wednesday, 28th of May 2025 | Celebrity Ascent | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 5th 2025 Thursday, 5th of Jun. 2025 | Majestic Princess | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 6th 2025 Friday, 6th of Jun. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2025 Tuesday, 10th of Jun. 2025 | Seabourn Encore | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 14th 2025 Saturday, 14th of Jun. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 17th 2025 Tuesday, 17th of Jun. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 7th 2025 Monday, 7th of Jul. 2025 | Sun Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 20th 2025 Sunday, 20th of Jul. 2025 | Seabourn Encore | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Jul. 2025 | P&O Arcadia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Jul. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 29th 2025 Tuesday, 29th of Jul. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 2nd 2025 Saturday, 2nd of Aug. 2025 | Azamara Onward | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 19th 2025 Tuesday, 19th of Aug. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 25th 2025 Monday, 25th of Aug. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 30th 2025 Saturday, 30th of Aug. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Sep. 7th 2025 Sunday, 7th of Sep. 2025 | Odyssey of the Seas | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Sep. 9th 2025 Tuesday, 9th of Sep. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 10th 2025 Wednesday, 10th of Sep. 2025 | Celebrity Ascent | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Sep. 2025 | P&O Arcadia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 19th 2025 Friday, 19th of Sep. 2025 | Odyssey of the Seas | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Sep. 21st 2025 Sunday, 21st of Sep. 2025 | MS Vista | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Sep. 23rd 2025 Tuesday, 23rd of Sep. 2025 | Seabourn Encore | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Sep. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Sep. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 1st 2025 Wednesday, 1st of Oct. 2025 | Celebrity Ascent | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 4th 2025 Saturday, 4th of Oct. 2025 | Azamara Onward | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Oct. 2025 | EXPLORA I | 12:00 am | 10:00 am | |
Oct. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Oct. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Oct. 2025 | Seabourn Encore | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Oct. 2025 | Celebrity Ascent | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 27th 2025 Monday, 27th of Oct. 2025 | Sun Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 31st 2025 Friday, 31st of Oct. 2025 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Nov. 2025 | EXPLORA I | 12:00 am | 10:00 am | |
Nov. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Nov. 2025 | P&O Arcadia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Nov. 2025 | MS Artania | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Nov. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Nov. 2025 | MS Nautica | 10:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Jan. 2026 | Celebrity Infinity | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 5th 2026 Tuesday, 5th of May 2026 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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