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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

64.2

°F

April 24, 19:52

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

20:04

Day Length:

13 h. 23 min.

Chaniá in April

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

63.0°F

Maximum:

64.9°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 64.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 61.6°F on 2019.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 65.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 10 62.0°F 64.0°F 61.5°F
Apr 11 62.3°F 63.9°F 61.6°F
Apr 12 61.7°F 64.9°F 61.6°F
Apr 13 62.7°F 64.4°F 61.6°F
Apr 14 62.2°F 65.1°F 61.9°F
Apr 15 62.1°F 65.6°F 62.2°F
Apr 16 62.6°F 66.1°F 62.4°F
Apr 17 63.2°F 65.8°F 62.5°F
Apr 18 63.0°F 65.3°F 62.7°F
Apr 19 63.3°F 65.2°F 62.9°F
Apr 20 63.4°F 65.0°F 62.9°F
Apr 21 63.6°F 64.5°F 63.0°F
Apr 22 63.6°F 64.7°F 62.9°F
Apr 23 63.3°F 64.7°F 62.8°F
Apr 24 64.2°F 64.6°F 62.9°F
Apr 25 64.4°F 64.5°F 63.1°F
Apr 26 64.5°F 64.1°F 63.2°F
Apr 27 64.7°F 64.6°F 63.4°F
Apr 28 65.0°F 64.6°F 63.7°F
Apr 29 65.5°F 65.2°F 64.2°F
Apr 30 65.5°F 65.7°F 64.2°F
May 1 65.9°F 65.8°F 64.5°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, 77.6°F in Summer, and 74.0°F in Autumn.