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Water temperature in Gibraltar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gibraltar. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Gibraltar now

61.1

°F

May 3, 06:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.8°F

Tomorrow:

61.4°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

21:11

Day Length:

13 h. 45 min.

Gibraltar in May

Minimum:

60.1°F

Average:

61.2°F

Maximum:

62.6°F

Sea water temperature in Gibraltar today

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 61.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.3°F on 2018.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.3°F, while the maximum might reach 62.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Gibraltar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Apr 19 63.8°F 61.2°F 61.5°F
Apr 20 62.5°F 60.6°F 61.2°F
Apr 21 61.8°F 60.8°F 60.8°F
Apr 22 62.1°F 59.8°F 60.8°F
Apr 23 62.5°F 61.0°F 61.0°F
Apr 24 62.0°F 61.1°F 61.0°F
Apr 25 62.5°F 61.3°F 61.3°F
Apr 26 62.5°F 62.5°F 61.2°F
Apr 27 61.5°F 63.2°F 61.4°F
Apr 28 61.0°F 63.0°F 61.5°F
Apr 29 60.5°F 63.8°F 61.4°F
Apr 30 60.7°F 63.7°F 61.5°F
May 1 60.6°F 63.3°F 61.5°F
May 2 60.8°F 61.2°F 61.5°F
May 3 61.1°F 62.9°F 61.8°F
May 4 61.4°F 63.8°F 62.1°F
May 5 61.3°F 63.8°F 62.0°F
May 6 61.3°F 63.3°F 62.0°F
May 7 61.5°F 63.7°F 62.2°F
May 8 61.8°F 63.4°F 62.5°F
May 9 62.2°F 63.3°F 62.9°F
May 10 62.2°F 63.5°F 62.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Gibraltar by month

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December

In an average year, Gibraltar offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Gibraltar was recorded on August 7, 2022, reaching a 75.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 1, 2015, dipping to 57.6°F. The average readings by season are 60.6°F in Winter, 61.1°F in Spring, 67.6°F in Summer, and 66.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Manilva 60.2°F 17mi
Tangier 62.7°F 36mi
El Puerto de Santa María 66.3°F 58mi
Cadiz 65.3°F 58mi
Asilah 63.0°F 61mi
Málaga 62.0°F 65mi
Larache 63.2°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gibraltar