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 14.34°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.

57.8

°F

May 9, 01:04

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.3°F

Tomorrow:

58.1°F

Sunrise:

06:05

Sunset:

20:17

Day Length:

14 h. 12 min.

Çanakkale in May

Minimum:

52.2°F

Average:

54.7°F

Maximum:

56.6°F

Sea water temperature in Çanakkale today

As of now, in Çanakkale, the water temperature is 57.8°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 2.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.5°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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.9°F, while the maximum might reach 59.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Çanakkale

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	55.0°F	56.1°F	56.5°F
Apr 26	56.5°F	56.2°F	57.1°F
Apr 27	56.6°F	57.2°F	57.1°F
Apr 28	56.7°F	56.8°F	57.8°F
Apr 29	56.0°F	55.9°F	57.6°F
Apr 30	56.3°F	56.4°F	57.9°F
May 1	56.5°F	56.3°F	58.4°F
May 2	56.2°F	55.7°F	58.4°F
May 3	55.7°F	56.3°F	58.7°F
May 4	56.0°F	56.9°F	58.9°F
May 5	55.0°F	57.3°F	58.9°F
May 6	55.2°F	57.5°F	59.1°F
May 7	56.6°F	58.8°F	59.5°F
May 8	57.3°F	58.9°F	59.7°F
May 9	57.8°F	60.9°F	60.2°F
May 10	58.1°F	61.2°F	60.5°F
May 11	58.2°F	61.3°F	60.6°F
May 12	58.6°F	61.6°F	61.0°F
May 13	57.9°F	58.9°F	60.3°F
May 14	58.7°F	59.7°F	61.1°F
May 15	59.1°F	59.8°F	61.5°F
May 16	59.4°F	60.2°F	61.8°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, 56.4°F in Spring, 75.3°F in Summer, and 68.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Gelibolu	59.6°F	22mi
Gökçeada	60.7°F	27mi
Bozcaada	60.9°F	29mi
Alexandroupoli	61.4°F	56mi
Pétra	62.0°F	59mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Çanakkale