What is the current water temperature in Çanakkale?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Çanakkale?

As of now, in Çanakkale, the water temperature is 12.91°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Çanakkale

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Çanakkale. 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.

55.2

°F

January 17, 06:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.4°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

08:34

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

9 h. 41 min.

Çanakkale in January

Minimum:

53.0°F

Average:

55.2°F

Maximum:

56.8°F

Sea water temperature in Çanakkale today

As of now, in Çanakkale, the water temperature is 55.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. 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 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 56.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2025.

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 55.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Çanakkale

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 3	55.1°F	51.7°F	54.4°F
Jan 4	55.5°F	52.5°F	54.5°F
Jan 5	56.6°F	52.2°F	54.7°F
Jan 6	58.4°F	51.5°F	54.7°F
Jan 7	59.8°F	51.5°F	54.9°F
Jan 8	60.5°F	52.3°F	55.2°F
Jan 9	60.4°F	52.6°F	55.4°F
Jan 10	59.3°F	52.6°F	55.4°F
Jan 11	59.9°F	52.1°F	55.2°F
Jan 12	59.6°F	52.7°F	55.1°F
Jan 13	59.3°F	53.0°F	55.3°F
Jan 14	59.0°F	53.2°F	54.8°F
Jan 15	58.2°F	53.3°F	54.9°F
Jan 16	55.4°F	53.6°F	54.2°F
Jan 17	55.2°F	51.0°F	54.0°F
Jan 18	55.1°F	50.1°F	53.9°F
Jan 19	55.3°F	50.3°F	54.1°F
Jan 20	55.7°F	50.8°F	54.5°F
Jan 21	55.7°F	51.5°F	54.5°F
Jan 22	55.4°F	51.3°F	54.2°F
Jan 23	55.2°F	51.3°F	53.9°F
Jan 24	54.7°F	49.7°F	53.5°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 Çanakkale by month

In Çanakkale, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 91 swimming days.

The warmest water in Çanakkale was recorded on July 30, 2024, reaching a 80.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 1, 2025, dipping to 46.6°F. The average readings by season are 54.9°F in Winter, 56.6°F in Spring, 75.3°F in Summer, and 68.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Gelibolu	53.9°F	22mi
Gökçeada	61.2°F	27mi
Bozcaada	61.7°F	29mi
Alexandroupoli	54.4°F	56mi
Pétra	62.3°F	59mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Çanakkale