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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.
Sea temperature in Chaniá now

79.3

°F

July 31, 03:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

79.0°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:31

Sunset:

20:29

Day Length:

13 h. 58 min.

Chaniá in August

Minimum:

61.4°F

Average:

62.5°F

Maximum:

64.3°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 79.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 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 81.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.3°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.5°F, while the maximum might reach 80.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 17 79.9°F 80.8°F 79.3°F
Jul 18 79.8°F 80.9°F 79.2°F
Jul 19 79.2°F 81.4°F 79.1°F
Jul 20 79.5°F 81.4°F 79.0°F
Jul 21 80.2°F 81.4°F 78.9°F
Jul 22 80.3°F 82.3°F 79.3°F
Jul 23 80.7°F 81.6°F 79.4°F
Jul 24 81.1°F 82.1°F 79.8°F
Jul 25 81.9°F 83.1°F 79.9°F
Jul 26 82.5°F 82.4°F 80.0°F
Jul 27 82.0°F 81.8°F 80.1°F
Jul 28 81.2°F 81.5°F 80.0°F
Jul 29 79.9°F 81.4°F 79.8°F
Jul 30 79.0°F 81.0°F 79.9°F
Jul 31 79.3°F 81.7°F 80.3°F
Aug 1 79.5°F 80.7°F 80.5°F
Aug 2 79.7°F 81.2°F 80.7°F
Aug 3 79.8°F 80.5°F 80.8°F
Aug 4 79.8°F 81.1°F 80.7°F
Aug 5 80.0°F 82.0°F 80.9°F
Aug 6 79.9°F 82.3°F 80.9°F
Aug 7 79.8°F 81.8°F 80.7°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 128 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 62.7°F in Winter, 63.2°F in Spring, 77.7°F in Summer, and 74.0°F in Autumn.