What is the current water temperature in Irákleion?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Irákleion?

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 16.91°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

62.4

°F

January 31, 12:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.9°F

Tomorrow:

62.2°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

17:46

Day Length:

10 h. 26 min.

Irákleion in February

Minimum:

62.0°F

Average:

63.1°F

Maximum:

65.0°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 62.4°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 1.5°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 62.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.3°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Irákleion

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 17	62.0°F	63.1°F	61.6°F
Jan 18	62.2°F	62.7°F	61.5°F
Jan 19	62.5°F	63.2°F	61.5°F
Jan 20	62.7°F	63.3°F	61.6°F
Jan 21	62.5°F	63.1°F	61.4°F
Jan 22	62.5°F	62.9°F	61.5°F
Jan 23	62.9°F	62.8°F	61.5°F
Jan 24	63.2°F	62.7°F	61.5°F
Jan 25	63.0°F	63.1°F	61.4°F
Jan 26	62.8°F	62.6°F	61.4°F
Jan 27	62.7°F	62.5°F	61.3°F
Jan 28	62.5°F	62.5°F	61.3°F
Jan 29	63.0°F	62.5°F	61.2°F
Jan 30	62.9°F	62.3°F	61.2°F
Jan 31	62.4°F	62.0°F	61.0°F
Feb 1	62.2°F	61.7°F	60.7°F
Feb 2	62.2°F	61.3°F	60.7°F
Feb 3	62.2°F	61.3°F	60.7°F
Feb 4	62.2°F	61.0°F	60.7°F
Feb 5	62.3°F	61.5°F	60.8°F
Feb 6	62.3°F	61.8°F	60.8°F
Feb 7	62.3°F	62.1°F	60.8°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	62.3°F	6mi
Stalís	62.2°F	17mi
Rethymno	63.1°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion