What is the current water temperature in Rethymno?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Rethymno?

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 17.84°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 Rethymno

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Rethymno. 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, 18:10

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.0°F

Tomorrow:

64.3°F

Sunrise:

06:30

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

13 h. 39 min.

Rethymno in May

Minimum:

62.2°F

Average:

63.1°F

Maximum:

65.1°F

Sea water temperature in Rethymno today

As of now, in Rethymno, 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 0.9°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 63.3°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. 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 64.3°F, while the maximum might reach 65.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Rethymno

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 18	63.5°F	65.4°F	62.7°F
Apr 19	64.3°F	65.4°F	63.1°F
Apr 20	64.9°F	64.8°F	63.3°F
Apr 21	65.2°F	64.7°F	63.3°F
Apr 22	65.2°F	64.3°F	63.1°F
Apr 23	64.4°F	64.3°F	63.0°F
Apr 24	65.0°F	64.2°F	63.3°F
Apr 25	64.9°F	64.5°F	63.5°F
Apr 26	65.2°F	64.7°F	63.7°F
Apr 27	66.0°F	65.1°F	64.1°F
Apr 28	65.2°F	65.3°F	64.3°F
Apr 29	64.8°F	65.8°F	64.6°F
Apr 30	64.6°F	65.4°F	64.5°F
May 1	64.0°F	65.1°F	64.5°F
May 2	64.1°F	65.4°F	65.0°F
May 3	64.3°F	66.8°F	65.2°F
May 4	64.4°F	66.3°F	65.3°F
May 5	64.6°F	66.3°F	65.5°F
May 6	64.6°F	65.4°F	65.5°F
May 7	64.8°F	65.9°F	65.7°F
May 8	65.0°F	66.4°F	65.9°F
May 9	64.9°F	66.2°F	65.8°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 Rethymno by month

In Rethymno, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 134 swimming days.

The warmest water in Rethymno was recorded on July 24, 2023, reaching a 84.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 28, 2018, dipping to 58.6°F. The average readings by season are 62.9°F in Winter, 63.6°F in Spring, 78.0°F in Summer, and 74.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Chaniá	63.7°F	27mi
Irákleion	64.1°F	37mi
Kokkíni Cháni	63.8°F	44mi
Palaióchora	63.7°F	46mi
Stalís	63.9°F	54mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rethymno