Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Crete in July

The sea around Crete averages 26°C in July, usually between 23°C and 28°C. That is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably.

Average26°CWarm
Usual range23°C–28°C80% of readings
vs June+2.7°warmer
vs August+0.8°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

July in recent years

202327°C
202427°C
202526°C

Nearby in July

Santorini25°C131 km
Ios25°C163 km
Milos25°C168 km
Amorgos24°C192 km
Karpathos26°C197 km
Paros24°C200 km

Beaches in Crete

164 of 165 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.