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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

79.5

°F

August 24, 17:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.1°F

Tomorrow:

79.4°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

19:58

Day Length:

13 h. 13 min.

Irákleion in August

Minimum:

61.7°F

Average:

62.7°F

Maximum:

64.9°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 79.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 79.0°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.3°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
Aug 10 79.7°F 81.2°F 80.1°F
Aug 11 79.5°F 81.1°F 79.9°F
Aug 12 79.5°F 80.9°F 79.8°F
Aug 13 79.4°F 81.0°F 79.9°F
Aug 14 79.1°F 80.7°F 79.6°F
Aug 15 79.8°F 80.7°F 79.5°F
Aug 16 79.7°F 81.6°F 79.7°F
Aug 17 79.6°F 81.6°F 79.7°F
Aug 18 79.0°F 80.9°F 79.7°F
Aug 19 79.1°F 80.4°F 79.8°F
Aug 20 79.0°F 80.4°F 79.7°F
Aug 21 79.2°F 81.3°F 79.9°F
Aug 22 78.6°F 81.2°F 79.8°F
Aug 23 79.1°F 81.2°F 79.9°F
Aug 24 79.5°F 81.3°F 79.9°F
Aug 25 79.4°F 81.3°F 79.9°F
Aug 26 79.3°F 81.0°F 79.8°F
Aug 27 79.3°F 81.2°F 79.8°F
Aug 28 79.3°F 81.0°F 79.8°F
Aug 29 79.3°F 81.2°F 79.8°F
Aug 30 79.2°F 80.7°F 79.6°F
Aug 31 79.3°F 81.2°F 79.7°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 79.8°F 6mi
Stalís 79.8°F 17mi
Rethymno 81.4°F 37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion