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 16.59°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.

61.9

°F

January 31, 05:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.0°F

Tomorrow:

61.9°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

17:49

Day Length:

10 h. 26 min.

Rethymno in February

Minimum:

62.2°F

Average:

63.6°F

Maximum:

65.4°F

Sea water temperature in Rethymno today

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 61.9°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 0.5°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 stay about the same.

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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 60.3°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.8°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 17	63.6°F	62.9°F	62.3°F
Jan 18	63.4°F	63.1°F	62.1°F
Jan 19	63.5°F	63.1°F	62.1°F
Jan 20	63.3°F	62.9°F	62.0°F
Jan 21	63.1°F	63.1°F	61.9°F
Jan 22	63.0°F	63.0°F	61.8°F
Jan 23	63.0°F	63.1°F	61.8°F
Jan 24	63.2°F	63.1°F	61.8°F
Jan 25	62.7°F	63.1°F	61.6°F
Jan 26	62.9°F	63.3°F	61.6°F
Jan 27	62.4°F	63.2°F	61.5°F
Jan 28	62.4°F	63.0°F	61.5°F
Jan 29	62.3°F	63.4°F	61.6°F
Jan 30	62.0°F	63.5°F	61.5°F
Jan 31	61.9°F	63.1°F	61.3°F
Feb 1	61.9°F	63.5°F	61.3°F
Feb 2	61.8°F	63.6°F	61.3°F
Feb 3	61.8°F	63.5°F	61.3°F
Feb 4	61.8°F	63.4°F	61.3°F
Feb 5	61.8°F	62.9°F	61.2°F
Feb 6	61.8°F	62.7°F	61.2°F
Feb 7	61.7°F	62.6°F	61.2°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	61.4°F	27mi
Irákleion	62.6°F	37mi
Kokkíni Cháni	62.6°F	44mi
Palaióchora	63.2°F	46mi
Stalís	62.0°F	54mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rethymno