What is the current water temperature in Rethymno?

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 26.3°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

79.3

°F

August 18, 19:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.5°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

20:08

Day Length:

13 h. 25 min.

Rethymno in August

Minimum:

61.8°F

Average:

63.1°F

Maximum:

65.0°F

Sea water temperature in Rethymno today

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 79.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 considerably 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 81.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 78.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.6°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
Aug 4	80.7°F	80.6°F	80.8°F
Aug 5	80.6°F	80.7°F	80.9°F
Aug 6	80.6°F	80.5°F	80.8°F
Aug 7	80.6°F	79.8°F	80.7°F
Aug 8	81.2°F	79.7°F	80.8°F
Aug 9	80.7°F	79.7°F	80.9°F
Aug 10	80.6°F	79.4°F	80.5°F
Aug 11	80.8°F	79.3°F	80.4°F
Aug 12	81.1°F	79.9°F	80.3°F
Aug 13	80.6°F	80.4°F	80.4°F
Aug 14	80.7°F	80.5°F	80.3°F
Aug 15	80.5°F	80.5°F	80.0°F
Aug 16	79.7°F	79.8°F	80.1°F
Aug 17	79.5°F	79.4°F	80.0°F
Aug 18	79.3°F	79.2°F	80.0°F
Aug 19	79.5°F	79.4°F	80.2°F
Aug 20	79.6°F	79.6°F	80.2°F
Aug 21	79.7°F	80.0°F	80.4°F
Aug 22	79.6°F	80.5°F	80.3°F
Aug 23	79.7°F	81.3°F	80.4°F
Aug 24	79.8°F	81.4°F	80.5°F
Aug 25	79.7°F	80.9°F	80.3°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 132 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 63.1°F in Winter, 63.6°F in Spring, 78.2°F in Summer, and 74.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Chaniá	79.2°F	27mi
Irákleion	79.2°F	37mi
Kokkíni Cháni	78.5°F	44mi
Palaióchora	78.6°F	46mi
Stalís	78.7°F	54mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rethymno