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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

79.8

°F

August 1, 23:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.6°F

Tomorrow:

80.1°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

20:28

Day Length:

13 h. 56 min.

Chaniá in August

Minimum:

61.5°F

Average:

62.8°F

Maximum:

64.3°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 79.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.4°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 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 82.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.3°F on 2017.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 80.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.1°F, while the maximum might reach 80.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 18 79.8°F 79.8°F 79.4°F
Jul 19 80.7°F 79.2°F 79.4°F
Jul 20 80.7°F 79.5°F 79.2°F
Jul 21 81.4°F 80.2°F 79.2°F
Jul 22 82.3°F 80.3°F 79.6°F
Jul 23 82.0°F 80.7°F 79.7°F
Jul 24 82.0°F 81.1°F 80.1°F
Jul 25 80.8°F 81.9°F 80.1°F
Jul 26 80.4°F 82.5°F 80.1°F
Jul 27 79.3°F 82.0°F 80.1°F
Jul 28 80.6°F 81.2°F 80.0°F
Jul 29 79.6°F 79.9°F 79.8°F
Jul 30 81.1°F 79.0°F 79.9°F
Jul 31 80.6°F 78.7°F 80.1°F
Aug 1 79.8°F 79.0°F 80.3°F
Aug 2 80.1°F 79.3°F 80.5°F
Aug 3 80.3°F 79.9°F 80.7°F
Aug 4 80.2°F 79.7°F 80.6°F
Aug 5 80.4°F 79.6°F 80.9°F
Aug 6 80.4°F 79.7°F 80.8°F
Aug 7 80.2°F 79.4°F 80.7°F
Aug 8 80.2°F 79.3°F 80.6°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 130 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, 63.3°F in Spring, 77.8°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.