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 19.2°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

66.6

°F

December 3, 18:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.6°F

Tomorrow:

66.3°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

17:09

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Rethymno in December

Minimum:

61.6°F

Average:

62.6°F

Maximum:

64.2°F

Sea water temperature in Rethymno today

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 66.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 1.0°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 fall 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 69.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 66.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 65.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 66.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Rethymno

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 19	68.0°F	72.8°F	69.6°F
Nov 20	68.0°F	72.2°F	69.5°F
Nov 21	68.3°F	72.1°F	69.4°F
Nov 22	68.3°F	71.8°F	69.2°F
Nov 23	68.2°F	71.8°F	69.2°F
Nov 24	68.2°F	71.2°F	68.9°F
Nov 25	67.2°F	71.3°F	68.7°F
Nov 26	67.4°F	71.4°F	68.5°F
Nov 27	67.0°F	70.8°F	68.4°F
Nov 28	66.6°F	70.8°F	68.3°F
Nov 29	66.4°F	69.7°F	68.1°F
Nov 30	67.1°F	69.4°F	68.0°F
Dec 1	66.6°F	69.5°F	67.8°F
Dec 2	66.6°F	69.4°F	67.6°F
Dec 3	66.6°F	69.0°F	67.5°F
Dec 4	66.3°F	68.7°F	67.3°F
Dec 5	66.0°F	68.5°F	67.0°F
Dec 6	66.0°F	68.5°F	66.9°F
Dec 7	65.9°F	68.5°F	66.8°F
Dec 8	65.8°F	68.3°F	66.7°F
Dec 9	65.7°F	68.0°F	66.6°F
Dec 10	65.5°F	67.6°F	66.4°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, 77.9°F in Summer, and 74.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Chaniá	66.4°F	27mi
Irákleion	66.2°F	37mi
Kokkíni Cháni	65.9°F	44mi
Palaióchora	67.3°F	46mi
Stalís	65.9°F	54mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rethymno