What is the current water temperature in Irákleion?

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 26.0°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

78.8

°F

September 7, 08:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.1°F

Tomorrow:

78.5°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

12 h. 43 min.

Irákleion in September

Minimum:

61.5°F

Average:

62.8°F

Maximum:

64.1°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 fall a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 77.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

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 78.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Irákleion

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 24	80.6°F	79.5°F	80.0°F
Aug 25	80.7°F	79.6°F	79.9°F
Aug 26	80.3°F	79.4°F	79.8°F
Aug 27	80.5°F	79.8°F	79.9°F
Aug 28	80.5°F	79.1°F	79.8°F
Aug 29	80.0°F	79.1°F	79.7°F
Aug 30	79.7°F	79.0°F	79.6°F
Aug 31	79.6°F	78.7°F	79.6°F
Sep 1	79.3°F	79.5°F	79.6°F
Sep 2	78.9°F	79.0°F	79.5°F
Sep 3	79.1°F	79.1°F	79.4°F
Sep 4	79.4°F	79.0°F	79.3°F
Sep 5	79.3°F	79.0°F	79.3°F
Sep 6	79.1°F	79.0°F	79.3°F
Sep 7	78.8°F	78.9°F	79.0°F
Sep 8	78.5°F	78.5°F	78.8°F
Sep 9	78.5°F	78.8°F	78.8°F
Sep 10	78.1°F	78.5°F	78.3°F
Sep 11	78.2°F	78.4°F	78.4°F
Sep 12	78.2°F	78.2°F	78.4°F
Sep 13	78.2°F	78.8°F	78.4°F
Sep 14	78.0°F	78.5°F	78.2°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 130 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 21, 2019, dipping to 59.0°F. The average readings by season are 62.8°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	78.8°F	6mi
Stalís	78.2°F	17mi
Rethymno	80.2°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion