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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

79.5

°F

August 22, 01:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.7°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

20:05

Day Length:

13 h. 17 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 79.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 slightly 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 82.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 79.1°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.5°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
Aug 8 80.8°F 79.3°F 80.6°F
Aug 9 80.1°F 79.3°F 80.6°F
Aug 10 80.2°F 79.1°F 80.4°F
Aug 11 80.2°F 78.9°F 80.2°F
Aug 12 80.6°F 79.3°F 80.1°F
Aug 13 80.3°F 80.1°F 80.2°F
Aug 14 80.5°F 79.5°F 80.1°F
Aug 15 80.1°F 80.3°F 79.9°F
Aug 16 79.3°F 79.1°F 79.9°F
Aug 17 78.8°F 79.1°F 80.0°F
Aug 18 79.2°F 79.2°F 79.9°F
Aug 19 79.5°F 79.2°F 80.1°F
Aug 20 79.7°F 79.0°F 80.0°F
Aug 21 79.7°F 79.8°F 80.2°F
Aug 22 79.5°F 79.8°F 80.1°F
Aug 23 79.5°F 79.5°F 80.0°F
Aug 24 79.6°F 79.7°F 80.1°F
Aug 25 79.6°F 79.7°F 80.1°F
Aug 26 79.5°F 79.6°F 80.0°F
Aug 27 79.6°F 79.0°F 80.1°F
Aug 28 79.4°F 79.3°F 80.0°F
Aug 29 79.5°F 79.0°F 80.1°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.