What is the current water temperature in Chaniá?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Chaniá?

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 16.47°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

Greece > Chaniá

Water temperature in Chaniá

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Chaniá. 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.

61.6

°F

January 29, 22:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.2°F

Tomorrow:

61.6°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

17:48

Day Length:

10 h. 22 min.

Chaniá in February

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

63.4°F

Maximum:

64.8°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 61.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.4°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 60.2°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 15	63.6°F	62.6°F	62.2°F
Jan 16	63.2°F	62.3°F	62.1°F
Jan 17	63.1°F	62.3°F	62.0°F
Jan 18	62.9°F	62.5°F	61.9°F
Jan 19	63.0°F	62.5°F	61.9°F
Jan 20	62.7°F	62.4°F	61.8°F
Jan 21	62.6°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Jan 22	62.6°F	62.8°F	61.7°F
Jan 23	62.6°F	62.9°F	61.7°F
Jan 24	62.4°F	63.2°F	61.4°F
Jan 25	62.7°F	63.3°F	61.4°F
Jan 26	62.7°F	63.1°F	61.4°F
Jan 27	62.4°F	63.0°F	61.4°F
Jan 28	62.2°F	62.9°F	61.4°F
Jan 29	61.6°F	62.6°F	61.2°F
Jan 30	61.6°F	62.8°F	61.2°F
Jan 31	61.5°F	62.7°F	61.1°F
Feb 1	61.5°F	62.8°F	61.1°F
Feb 2	61.4°F	62.5°F	61.0°F
Feb 3	61.3°F	62.3°F	60.9°F
Feb 4	61.3°F	62.7°F	60.9°F
Feb 5	61.4°F	62.7°F	61.0°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 Chaniá by month

In Chaniá, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 129 swimming days.

The warmest water in Chaniá was recorded on July 27, 2023, reaching a 83.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2019, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 62.9°F in Winter, 63.2°F in Spring, 77.7°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.