Best time to swim in Crete Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Crete? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Crete.
Swimming in Crete by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Crete by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Heraklion, Chania, Matala, Agia Galini and Agia Pelagia.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F to 64°F | cool swimming* |
| February | 61°F to 63°F | cold swimming |
| March | 61°F to 63°F | cold swimming |
| April | 62°F to 64°F | cool swimming* |
| May | 67°F to 68°F | cool swimming |
| June | 73°F to 74°F | pleasant swimming |
| July | 78°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| August | 79°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| September | 78°F to 78°F | pleasant swimming |
| October | 74°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming |
| November | 69°F to 70°F | cool swimming |
| December | 65°F to 66°F | cool swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Crete?
Best time to swim in Heraklion
The best months for swimming in Heraklion are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Chania
The best months for swimming in Chania are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Matala
The best months for swimming in Matala are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Agia Galini
The best months for swimming in Agia Galini are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Agia Pelagia
The best months for swimming in Agia Pelagia are june, july, august, september et october.
Other cities and places in Crete:
Water temperatures in Crete over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Crete for the cities of: Heraklion, Chania, Matala, Agia Galini and Agia Pelagia.