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 17.83°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.

64.1

°F

May 2, 17:07

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.0°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

13 h. 38 min.

Irákleion in May

Minimum:

62.0°F

Average:

63.0°F

Maximum:

65.3°F

Sea water temperature in Irákleion today

As of now, in Irákleion, the water temperature is 64.1°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 0.8°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 63.1°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 64.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Irákleion

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 18	62.0°F	65.0°F	62.7°F
Apr 19	63.4°F	64.6°F	63.0°F
Apr 20	64.3°F	64.9°F	63.2°F
Apr 21	64.1°F	64.9°F	63.3°F
Apr 22	64.4°F	64.7°F	63.1°F
Apr 23	63.4°F	64.8°F	63.1°F
Apr 24	64.1°F	64.5°F	63.2°F
Apr 25	63.9°F	64.5°F	63.4°F
Apr 26	64.3°F	64.7°F	63.6°F
Apr 27	64.5°F	65.2°F	63.9°F
Apr 28	65.1°F	65.6°F	64.3°F
Apr 29	64.8°F	65.5°F	64.5°F
Apr 30	64.1°F	65.4°F	64.5°F
May 1	64.0°F	65.4°F	64.5°F
May 2	64.1°F	65.4°F	64.9°F
May 3	64.4°F	66.7°F	65.2°F
May 4	64.5°F	66.1°F	65.3°F
May 5	64.5°F	66.4°F	65.3°F
May 6	64.5°F	65.5°F	65.3°F
May 7	64.7°F	65.5°F	65.5°F
May 8	64.9°F	66.1°F	65.7°F
May 9	64.8°F	65.8°F	65.6°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	63.8°F	6mi
Stalís	63.9°F	17mi
Rethymno	64.1°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Irákleion