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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

61.8

°F

March 26, 22:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.8°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

06:20

Sunset:

18:40

Day Length:

12 h. 20 min.

Chaniá in April

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

63.0°F

Maximum:

64.9°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 61.8°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 1.0°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2022.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.0°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
Mar 12 61.9°F 61.8°F 60.7°F
Mar 13 61.7°F 61.7°F 60.7°F
Mar 14 63.1°F 61.8°F 60.9°F
Mar 15 63.5°F 62.0°F 61.1°F
Mar 16 63.8°F 61.8°F 61.1°F
Mar 17 63.2°F 61.5°F 60.9°F
Mar 18 62.6°F 61.7°F 60.7°F
Mar 19 63.8°F 62.1°F 60.9°F
Mar 20 62.8°F 62.6°F 60.9°F
Mar 21 62.2°F 62.6°F 60.9°F
Mar 22 62.0°F 62.6°F 60.7°F
Mar 23 62.2°F 62.1°F 60.7°F
Mar 24 62.0°F 62.4°F 60.7°F
Mar 25 61.8°F 62.4°F 60.8°F
Mar 26 61.8°F 62.0°F 60.8°F
Mar 27 61.7°F 62.3°F 60.7°F
Mar 28 61.8°F 62.7°F 60.8°F
Mar 29 61.8°F 62.7°F 60.8°F
Mar 30 62.0°F 62.7°F 61.0°F
Mar 31 62.2°F 62.9°F 61.1°F
Apr 1 62.3°F 64.3°F 61.3°F
Apr 2 62.2°F 63.6°F 61.2°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, 77.6°F in Summer, and 74.0°F in Autumn.