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Water temperature in Irákleion

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Irákleion. 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 Irákleion now

78.1

°F

September 18, 10:13

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.3°F

Tomorrow:

78.0°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

19:23

Day Length:

12 h. 19 min.

Irákleion in September

Minimum:

61.5°F

Average:

62.6°F

Maximum:

64.1°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 78.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 76.8°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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Irákleion

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 4 79.0°F 81.0°F 79.4°F
Sep 5 79.0°F 81.2°F 79.4°F
Sep 6 79.0°F 81.4°F 79.4°F
Sep 7 78.9°F 80.8°F 79.2°F
Sep 8 78.5°F 81.0°F 78.9°F
Sep 9 78.8°F 80.7°F 78.9°F
Sep 10 78.5°F 80.5°F 78.5°F
Sep 11 78.4°F 80.5°F 78.5°F
Sep 12 78.2°F 80.5°F 78.5°F
Sep 13 78.8°F 80.6°F 78.6°F
Sep 14 78.5°F 80.3°F 78.3°F
Sep 15 78.9°F 80.3°F 78.2°F
Sep 16 78.7°F 80.3°F 78.2°F
Sep 17 78.3°F 79.7°F 78.2°F
Sep 18 78.1°F 79.6°F 78.0°F
Sep 19 78.0°F 79.1°F 77.9°F
Sep 20 78.0°F 78.6°F 77.9°F
Sep 21 77.9°F 78.4°F 77.8°F
Sep 22 77.8°F 78.1°F 77.7°F
Sep 23 77.6°F 78.1°F 77.5°F
Sep 24 77.3°F 77.8°F 77.2°F
Sep 25 77.2°F 77.4°F 77.1°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 Irákleion by month

In Irákleion, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 128 swimming days.
The warmest water in Irákleion was recorded on August 6, 2023, reaching a 82.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 24, 2015, dipping to 58.9°F. The average readings by season are 62.6°F in Winter, 63.5°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Kokkíni Cháni 78.2°F 6mi
Stalís 78.3°F 17mi
Rethymno 78.9°F 37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion