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 17.03°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.

62.7

°F

February 16, 09:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.5°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

18:02

Day Length:

10 h. 57 min.

Irákleion in February

Minimum:

62.0°F

Average:

63.3°F

Maximum:

65.0°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 62.7°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 2.0°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Irákleion

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 2	62.3°F	62.8°F	61.0°F
Feb 3	62.4°F	62.5°F	61.0°F
Feb 4	62.0°F	62.6°F	61.0°F
Feb 5	61.6°F	62.6°F	61.1°F
Feb 6	61.7°F	62.4°F	61.0°F
Feb 7	62.2°F	62.3°F	61.0°F
Feb 8	63.0°F	62.2°F	61.0°F
Feb 9	62.8°F	62.1°F	60.9°F
Feb 10	62.7°F	61.9°F	60.9°F
Feb 11	62.8°F	61.7°F	60.9°F
Feb 12	63.0°F	61.8°F	61.0°F
Feb 13	63.2°F	61.9°F	61.1°F
Feb 14	62.7°F	61.6°F	60.9°F
Feb 15	62.7°F	61.5°F	60.7°F
Feb 16	62.7°F	61.4°F	60.6°F
Feb 17	62.5°F	61.2°F	60.5°F
Feb 18	62.4°F	61.2°F	60.4°F
Feb 19	62.2°F	61.0°F	60.2°F
Feb 20	62.2°F	60.9°F	60.2°F
Feb 21	62.3°F	60.8°F	60.2°F
Feb 22	62.2°F	60.6°F	60.2°F
Feb 23	62.2°F	60.5°F	60.2°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 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	62.8°F	6mi
Stalís	62.6°F	17mi
Rethymno	62.3°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion