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 22.07°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.

71.7

°F

October 22, 05:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

71.8°F

Tomorrow:

71.7°F

Sunrise:

07:36

Sunset:

18:40

Day Length:

11 h. 4 min.

Chaniá in October

Minimum:

61.2°F

Average:

62.7°F

Maximum:

64.3°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 71.7°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 1.2°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 75.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 71.8°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.4°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
Oct 8	73.9°F	73.7°F	74.9°F
Oct 9	73.4°F	73.3°F	74.8°F
Oct 10	73.5°F	73.0°F	74.6°F
Oct 11	73.7°F	73.1°F	74.3°F
Oct 12	74.1°F	73.0°F	74.4°F
Oct 13	73.6°F	72.7°F	74.3°F
Oct 14	73.1°F	72.4°F	74.1°F
Oct 15	73.2°F	72.3°F	74.0°F
Oct 16	72.2°F	72.5°F	73.7°F
Oct 17	72.3°F	72.2°F	73.6°F
Oct 18	71.7°F	72.2°F	73.5°F
Oct 19	71.6°F	72.4°F	73.3°F
Oct 20	71.4°F	72.1°F	72.9°F
Oct 21	71.8°F	71.9°F	73.0°F
Oct 22	71.7°F	72.3°F	72.9°F
Oct 23	71.7°F	72.5°F	72.9°F
Oct 24	71.6°F	71.8°F	72.8°F
Oct 25	71.6°F	72.3°F	72.8°F
Oct 26	71.4°F	72.1°F	72.6°F
Oct 27	71.3°F	72.4°F	72.5°F
Oct 28	71.2°F	71.9°F	72.4°F
Oct 29	71.1°F	72.0°F	72.3°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 74.0°F in Autumn.