Greece · Crete
Sea temperature at Agia Varvara
Warm and pleasant for swimming
Updated hourly from the live marine forecast. See the 12-month typical range and, where available, real measured readings further down the page.
7-day outlook
7-day sea temperature forecast from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.1 |
| Thu 3 | 27.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.1 |
| Sat 5 | 26.9 |
| Sun 6 | 26.8 |
| Mon 7 | 26.9 |
| Tue 8 | 26.7 |
Sea temperature by month
Modeled climatology derived from latitude and season.
Typical vs. measured sea temperature
12-month view, °C — modeled line vs. measured sample averages
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| Month | Modeled (°C) | Measured avg. (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | — |
| Feb | 16 | — |
| Mar | 17 | — |
| Apr | 19 | — |
| May | 22 | — |
| Jun | 24 | — |
| Jul | 26 | — |
| Aug | 27 | — |
| Sep | 27 | — |
| Oct | 25 | — |
| Nov | 22 | — |
| Dec | 19 | — |
No measured in-season sea temperature has been published for Agia Varvara yet — the chart above shows the modeled climatology only. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also record the sea temperature at each official water sample; check the water quality page for this beach's sampling status.
Frequently asked questions
What temperature is the sea at Agia Varvara right now?
As of the latest hourly update, the sea at Agia Varvara is around 27°C. See the 7-day chart above for how it's trending, and the monthly chart further down for what's typical this time of year. That's the reading right off Crete.
When is the best time to swim at Agia Varvara?
The modeled climatology puts the comfortably-warm window (above 22°C) at June–October, with August typically the warmest point in that stretch. That applies to the water around Crete.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
For Agia Varvara, the chart above shows a modeled estimate only, derived from latitude and season — no measured average yet. Some countries, Croatia's IZOR among them, also record the sea temperature at each official sample, plotted alongside the model where available.