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 20.62°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

69.1

°F

November 11, 05:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

69.5°F

Tomorrow:

69.1°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

10 h. 25 min.

Chaniá in November

Minimum:

61.3°F

Average:

62.6°F

Maximum:

63.8°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 69.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.7°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 73.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 68.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

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 68.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 67.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 69.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 28	71.0°F	71.9°F	72.2°F
Oct 29	71.4°F	72.0°F	72.2°F
Oct 30	72.0°F	71.9°F	72.0°F
Oct 31	72.0°F	71.6°F	71.8°F
Nov 1	71.2°F	71.5°F	71.7°F
Nov 2	71.4°F	71.3°F	71.6°F
Nov 3	71.0°F	71.0°F	71.4°F
Nov 4	70.8°F	71.1°F	71.3°F
Nov 5	71.1°F	71.0°F	71.3°F
Nov 6	71.1°F	70.9°F	71.3°F
Nov 7	71.1°F	70.8°F	71.2°F
Nov 8	70.5°F	70.9°F	71.0°F
Nov 9	69.7°F	70.4°F	71.0°F
Nov 10	69.5°F	70.6°F	71.2°F
Nov 11	69.1°F	70.6°F	70.8°F
Nov 12	69.1°F	71.1°F	70.8°F
Nov 13	68.9°F	71.1°F	70.6°F
Nov 14	68.7°F	70.7°F	70.4°F
Nov 15	68.3°F	70.5°F	70.0°F
Nov 16	68.2°F	70.6°F	69.9°F
Nov 17	68.2°F	70.5°F	69.9°F
Nov 18	67.9°F	70.2°F	69.6°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 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, 63.3°F in Spring, 77.8°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.