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Water temperature in Athens

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Athens. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Athens now

74.6

°F

October 9, 06:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.7°F

Tomorrow:

74.4°F

Sunrise:

07:28

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

11 h. 29 min.

Athens in October

Minimum:

59.5°F

Average:

60.7°F

Maximum:

63.3°F

Sea water temperature in Athens today

As of now, in Athens, the water temperature is 74.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 73.7°F on 2018.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Athens

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 25 77.8°F 78.1°F 77.3°F
Sep 26 77.7°F 78.1°F 77.3°F
Sep 27 77.1°F 78.4°F 77.0°F
Sep 28 76.5°F 78.5°F 76.8°F
Sep 29 76.3°F 78.2°F 76.7°F
Sep 30 75.5°F 78.1°F 76.6°F
Oct 1 75.8°F 77.5°F 76.3°F
Oct 2 75.9°F 77.6°F 76.1°F
Oct 3 75.5°F 77.0°F 75.9°F
Oct 4 75.6°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
Oct 5 75.4°F 77.3°F 75.7°F
Oct 6 74.8°F 76.9°F 75.5°F
Oct 7 74.8°F 76.9°F 75.3°F
Oct 8 74.7°F 77.1°F 75.2°F
Oct 9 74.6°F 77.2°F 75.1°F
Oct 10 74.4°F 76.9°F 74.9°F
Oct 11 74.3°F 76.7°F 74.8°F
Oct 12 74.2°F 76.4°F 74.8°F
Oct 13 74.3°F 77.1°F 74.9°F
Oct 14 74.2°F 76.7°F 74.8°F
Oct 15 73.9°F 76.6°F 74.4°F
Oct 16 73.7°F 76.9°F 74.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Athens by month

In Athens, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 130 swimming days.
The warmest water in Athens was recorded on August 6, 2021, reaching a 83.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 20, 2022, dipping to 56.6°F. The average readings by season are 61.2°F in Winter, 62.0°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 74.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Piraeus 74.5°F 5mi
Glyfáda 74.8°F 9mi
Aegina 75.3°F 23mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Athens