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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

73.8

°F

October 9, 14:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.6°F

Tomorrow:

73.6°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

18:53

Day Length:

11 h. 33 min.

Irákleion in October

Minimum:

61.6°F

Average:

62.7°F

Maximum:

64.5°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 73.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 73.3°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 72.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Irákleion

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 25 76.8°F 77.4°F 77.0°F
Sep 26 76.8°F 77.0°F 76.7°F
Sep 27 75.8°F 77.2°F 76.6°F
Sep 28 75.1°F 77.3°F 76.4°F
Sep 29 74.9°F 77.4°F 76.4°F
Sep 30 75.7°F 77.8°F 76.3°F
Oct 1 75.5°F 77.0°F 76.1°F
Oct 2 75.3°F 76.7°F 75.9°F
Oct 3 75.4°F 76.2°F 75.7°F
Oct 4 75.1°F 76.3°F 75.5°F
Oct 5 74.7°F 76.6°F 75.4°F
Oct 6 74.5°F 76.2°F 75.4°F
Oct 7 74.9°F 76.6°F 75.2°F
Oct 8 74.6°F 76.1°F 75.1°F
Oct 9 73.8°F 76.3°F 75.0°F
Oct 10 73.6°F 76.4°F 74.8°F
Oct 11 73.4°F 76.4°F 74.6°F
Oct 12 73.3°F 76.2°F 74.5°F
Oct 13 73.4°F 76.6°F 74.6°F
Oct 14 73.3°F 76.7°F 74.5°F
Oct 15 73.2°F 76.5°F 74.4°F
Oct 16 72.9°F 76.1°F 74.1°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 73.8°F 6mi
Stalís 73.8°F 17mi
Rethymno 73.6°F 37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion