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 18.32°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.

65.0

°F

January 2, 06:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

9 h. 50 min.

Rethymno in January

Minimum:

62.3°F

Average:

63.6°F

Maximum:

65.1°F

Sea water temperature in Rethymno today

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 65.0°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 1.6°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

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 65.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 62.2°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Rethymno

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	65.2°F	63.7°F	63.6°F
Jan 2	65.0°F	63.5°F	63.4°F
Jan 3	64.8°F	63.4°F	63.2°F
Jan 4	64.9°F	63.3°F	63.3°F
Jan 5	64.7°F	63.0°F	63.1°F
Jan 6	64.7°F	63.5°F	63.2°F
Jan 7	64.6°F	63.3°F	63.0°F
Jan 8	64.4°F	63.2°F	62.8°F
Jan 9	64.3°F	63.2°F	62.7°F
Dec 19	66.5°F	65.4°F	65.3°F
Dec 20	66.2°F	65.4°F	65.1°F
Dec 21	66.1°F	65.4°F	65.1°F
Dec 22	66.4°F	65.5°F	65.0°F
Dec 23	66.1°F	65.1°F	64.9°F
Dec 24	66.1°F	65.0°F	64.8°F
Dec 25	66.0°F	64.7°F	64.8°F
Dec 26	66.1°F	64.4°F	64.6°F
Dec 27	66.1°F	64.5°F	64.5°F
Dec 28	65.8°F	64.1°F	64.3°F
Dec 29	66.2°F	63.9°F	64.1°F
Dec 30	65.7°F	63.8°F	64.1°F
Dec 31	65.4°F	64.0°F	64.1°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 131 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, 78.1°F in Summer, and 74.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Chaniá	65.2°F	27mi
Irákleion	64.7°F	37mi
Kokkíni Cháni	64.4°F	44mi
Palaióchora	66.0°F	46mi
Stalís	64.3°F	54mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rethymno