The most detailed information about the water temperature in Matala in Cretan Sea (Crete, Greece). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Matala for a week.
Water temperature in Matala right now
data updated 17 minutes ago60°F
yesterday: 60°F
a week ago: 62°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Matala is 60.8°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 63°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 62°F. Water temperature range in Matala in March is from 59 to 64 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Matala will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 60°F.
Table of water temperature values in Matala
Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
Mar 22 | 17.2°C | 16.3°C | |
Mar 23 | 17.2°C | 16.5°C | |
Mar 24 | 17.0°C | 16.5°C | |
Mar 25 | 16.8°C | 16.3°C | |
Mar 26 | 16.6°C | 16.8°C | |
Mar 27 | 16.4°C | 16.5°C | |
Mar 28 | 16.1°C | 16.5°C | |
Mar 29 | 16.0°C | 16.8°C | |
Mar 30 | 16.5°C | 15.7°C | |
Mar 31 | 16.5°C | 15.7°C | |
Apr 1 | 16.3°C | 15.5°C | |
Apr 2 | 16.8°C | 16.0°C | |
Apr 3 | 16.5°C | 15.7°C | |
Apr 4 | 16.3°C | 15.5°C | |
Apr 5 | 16.5°C | 15.7°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in Greece.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Matala
Water temperature in Matala by month
Matala located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 34 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in May, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Matala there are 197 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Matala is 69°F, by the seasons: in winter 63°F, in spring 63°F, in summer 75°F, in autumn 75°F. Minimum water temperature (60°F) in Matala it happens in February, maximum (80°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Matala changes in each specific month:
Matala: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water* | Distance** |
Kalamaki | 61°C | 5km |
Kaloi Limenes | 61°C | 8km |
Trafos | 61°C | 9km |
Crisostomos | 61°C | 9km |
Kokkinos Pirgos | 61°C | 10km |
Platia Peramata | 61°C | 11km |
Agia Galini | 60°C | 13km |
Lentas | 61°C | 17km |
Agios Pavlos | 61°C | 21km |
Paralia Tripitis | 61°C | 22km |
Triopetra | 61°C | 23km |
Paralia Ligres | 61°C | 26km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in Greece recorded in Kremasti, its value is 63°F. Lowest - in Alexandroupoli, there water temperature now 55°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 59°F.
Water temperature data in Matala and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 55 kilometers. This is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Matala: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Matala
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