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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

61.4

°F

March 2, 09:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.5°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

11 h. 26 min.

Irákleion in March

Minimum:

62.0°F

Average:

63.2°F

Maximum:

64.8°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 61.4°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 1.1°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 59.2°F on 2019.

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 61.5°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
Feb 16 61.5°F 61.4°F 60.7°F
Feb 17 62.4°F 61.2°F 60.7°F
Feb 18 62.2°F 61.2°F 60.5°F
Feb 19 61.8°F 61.0°F 60.3°F
Feb 20 61.9°F 60.9°F 60.3°F
Feb 21 61.8°F 60.8°F 60.4°F
Feb 22 62.0°F 60.6°F 60.4°F
Feb 23 62.0°F 60.5°F 60.3°F
Feb 24 61.8°F 60.7°F 60.4°F
Feb 25 61.9°F 60.7°F 60.5°F
Feb 26 61.8°F 60.4°F 60.4°F
Feb 27 61.8°F 60.7°F 60.5°F
Feb 28 61.2°F 60.8°F 60.5°F
Mar 1 61.5°F 60.6°F 60.4°F
Mar 2 61.4°F 60.8°F 60.4°F
Mar 3 61.5°F 60.7°F 60.4°F
Mar 4 61.5°F 60.5°F 60.4°F
Mar 5 61.4°F 60.5°F 60.3°F
Mar 6 61.6°F 60.6°F 60.5°F
Mar 7 61.4°F 60.3°F 60.4°F
Mar 8 61.5°F 60.6°F 60.5°F
Mar 9 61.5°F 60.6°F 60.5°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 Irákleion by month

In Irákleion, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 129 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 61.8°F 6mi
Stalís 62.0°F 17mi
Rethymno 62.3°F 37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion