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 16.8°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.

62.2

°F

March 17, 11:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.4°F

Tomorrow:

62.1°F

Sunrise:

06:31

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

12 h. 0 min.

Rethymno in March

Minimum:

62.4°F

Average:

63.5°F

Maximum:

65.2°F

Sea water temperature in Rethymno today

As of now, in Rethymno, the water temperature is 62.2°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 1.2°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.1°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
Mar 3	62.3°F	61.3°F	60.7°F
Mar 4	61.8°F	61.2°F	60.9°F
Mar 5	61.8°F	61.0°F	60.6°F
Mar 6	61.7°F	60.5°F	60.8°F
Mar 7	62.1°F	60.6°F	60.8°F
Mar 8	62.2°F	61.5°F	60.8°F
Mar 9	61.9°F	61.2°F	60.8°F
Mar 10	62.3°F	61.2°F	60.9°F
Mar 11	62.5°F	61.7°F	61.1°F
Mar 12	62.4°F	62.0°F	61.1°F
Mar 13	62.8°F	61.2°F	60.9°F
Mar 14	62.3°F	60.9°F	61.0°F
Mar 15	62.0°F	62.3°F	61.2°F
Mar 16	62.4°F	62.6°F	61.3°F
Mar 17	62.2°F	62.9°F	61.1°F
Mar 18	62.1°F	62.4°F	60.9°F
Mar 19	62.1°F	62.7°F	60.9°F
Mar 20	62.1°F	62.3°F	60.9°F
Mar 21	62.2°F	61.9°F	61.0°F
Mar 22	62.2°F	61.7°F	61.0°F
Mar 23	62.1°F	61.6°F	60.9°F
Mar 24	62.2°F	61.4°F	61.0°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	61.5°F	27mi
Irákleion	62.1°F	37mi
Kokkíni Cháni	61.6°F	44mi
Palaióchora	62.5°F	46mi
Stalís	61.7°F	54mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Rethymno