Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Irakleio, Greece

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Irakleio...

Irakleio is a coastal city in Greece. It is a fairly small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 49642 people. The water temperature around Irakleio varies extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 14.1°C (57.5°F) in January up to 24.7°C (76.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Irakleio is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Irakleio?

The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters around Irakleio is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Irakleio. A good spot nearby is Vouliagmeni, which is roughly 16.6km (50.2miles) away from Irakleio. Click here for directions and for more information on Vouliagmeni and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Irakleio are Tinos island-Kolimbithres, which is 80.8km (50.2miles) away, and Tinos-Leivada, located 86.2km (53.6miles) from Irakleio.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located close to Irakleio. A beach, which is not too far away, is Gytheio, which is 111.3km (69.1miles) away from Irakleio. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Zacharo, 122.6km (76.1miles) away from Irakleio.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Irakleio?

The sea temperature around Irakleio is warm, reaching up to 25°C (76°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for temperature-senstive people, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during December, January, and February, water temperatures come down to 14°C (57°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Irakleio?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (67-76°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Irakleio: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Irakleio...

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