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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

80.9

°F

September 7, 13:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.7°F

Tomorrow:

80.6°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

19:42

Day Length:

12 h. 41 min.

Chaniá in September

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.5°F

Maximum:

64.2°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 80.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.2°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 fall a bit.

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 80.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 76.9°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 24 81.5°F 80.8°F 80.2°F
Aug 25 82.1°F 81.6°F 80.2°F
Aug 26 81.5°F 81.6°F 80.0°F
Aug 27 82.0°F 81.9°F 80.2°F
Aug 28 81.4°F 81.3°F 80.0°F
Aug 29 82.2°F 81.8°F 80.1°F
Aug 30 81.4°F 81.0°F 79.8°F
Aug 31 81.7°F 80.7°F 79.9°F
Sep 1 81.2°F 80.0°F 79.7°F
Sep 2 81.6°F 79.7°F 79.6°F
Sep 3 80.8°F 80.0°F 79.4°F
Sep 4 81.1°F 79.7°F 79.4°F
Sep 5 81.7°F 79.2°F 79.3°F
Sep 6 81.7°F 78.9°F 79.2°F
Sep 7 80.9°F 78.4°F 78.7°F
Sep 8 80.6°F 78.1°F 78.4°F
Sep 9 80.4°F 77.6°F 78.3°F
Sep 10 80.5°F 77.2°F 78.3°F
Sep 11 80.5°F 77.1°F 78.3°F
Sep 12 80.5°F 76.9°F 78.3°F
Sep 13 80.4°F 76.8°F 78.2°F
Sep 14 80.1°F 76.6°F 78.0°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, 77.5°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.