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Water temperature in Nerja

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nerja. 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 Nerja now

61.6

°F

May 21, 09:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.4°F

Tomorrow:

61.9°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

21:21

Day Length:

14 h. 18 min.

Nerja in May

Minimum:

57.8°F

Average:

60.3°F

Maximum:

62.7°F

Sea water temperature in Nerja today

As of now, in Nerja, the water temperature is 61.6°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 3.9°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.8°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.9°F, while the maximum might reach 62.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Nerja

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 7 62.4°F 67.3°F 64.0°F
May 8 62.5°F 67.7°F 64.2°F
May 9 63.0°F 67.6°F 64.2°F
May 10 63.3°F 69.1°F 64.5°F
May 11 62.9°F 68.3°F 64.1°F
May 12 63.3°F 67.6°F 64.5°F
May 13 63.2°F 67.3°F 64.4°F
May 14 63.2°F 67.7°F 64.4°F
May 15 64.2°F 68.2°F 64.3°F
May 16 63.0°F 67.7°F 64.2°F
May 17 61.7°F 67.8°F 64.3°F
May 18 61.5°F 67.6°F 64.4°F
May 19 61.7°F 67.2°F 64.5°F
May 20 61.4°F 67.0°F 65.2°F
May 21 61.6°F 67.3°F 65.5°F
May 22 61.9°F 67.2°F 65.8°F
May 23 62.1°F 67.2°F 66.0°F
May 24 62.1°F 67.0°F 66.0°F
May 25 62.0°F 66.7°F 65.9°F
May 26 62.0°F 66.4°F 65.9°F
May 27 62.3°F 66.7°F 66.2°F
May 28 62.6°F 66.5°F 66.5°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 Nerja by month

In Nerja, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 63.
The warmest water in Nerja was recorded on August 7, 2022, reaching a 81.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 13, 2024, dipping to 56.1°F. The average readings by season are 59.6°F in Winter, 61.7°F in Spring, 72.3°F in Summer, and 68.2°F in Autumn.