Swimming in Heraklion in january 2025: Average sea temperature in january and tide times in january 2025

Average sea temperature in Heraklion in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Heraklion is:

Minimum: 61°F

Average: 63°F

Maximum: 65°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 54°F to 59°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.2mph
  • It rains a total of 3.9in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Heraklion in january?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Heraklion in january is cool

Swimming in january on the beaches of Heraklion is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 65°F, it can also be as low as 61°F! Note that the average is 63°F.

Note also that in january, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 56°F, 3.9in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 75.14 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Heraklion in january

January
Average sea temperature 63°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 65°F
Average outside temperature 58°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 50°F
Precipitation 3.9in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 76%
Visibility in kilometers 9.64km
Cloud cover 33%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in january 2025

Tide times in january 2025 in Heraklion

Swim elsewhere in Crete in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Chania in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Matala in january63°F65°Fcold swimming
Agia Galini in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Agia Pelagia in january63°F65°Fcool swimming
Elounda in january64°F66°Fcool swimming
Ierapetra in january64°F66°Fcool swimming
Loutro in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Plaka in january63°F66°Fcool swimming
Plakias in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Réthymnon in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Sougia in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Stalís in january63°F66°Fcool swimming

Swim in Crete in january: sea temperature by city

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