What is the current water temperature in La Ciotat?

Q: What is the current water temperature in La Ciotat?

As of now, in La Ciotat, the water temperature is 16.24°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in La Ciotat

Detailed information about the current water temperature in La Ciotat. 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.

61.2

°F

December 7, 07:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.3°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

07:55

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

9 h. 7 min.

La Ciotat in December

Minimum:

56.8°F

Average:

58.5°F

Maximum:

59.7°F

Sea water temperature in La Ciotat today

As of now, in La Ciotat, the water temperature is 61.2°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 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 62.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.2°F.

Daily water temperature in La Ciotat

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 23	63.2°F	61.7°F	62.5°F
Nov 24	62.1°F	61.6°F	62.3°F
Nov 25	62.3°F	61.7°F	62.2°F
Nov 26	62.1°F	61.5°F	62.0°F
Nov 27	61.7°F	62.3°F	62.1°F
Nov 28	61.5°F	62.2°F	61.9°F
Nov 29	62.2°F	62.9°F	61.9°F
Nov 30	61.3°F	62.8°F	61.7°F
Dec 1	62.3°F	62.4°F	61.6°F
Dec 2	61.5°F	62.1°F	61.5°F
Dec 3	61.7°F	62.3°F	61.6°F
Dec 4	61.6°F	61.8°F	61.3°F
Dec 5	61.5°F	61.7°F	61.1°F
Dec 6	61.3°F	61.2°F	61.0°F
Dec 7	61.2°F	61.6°F	60.9°F
Dec 8	61.2°F	61.3°F	60.9°F
Dec 9	61.1°F	60.5°F	60.7°F
Dec 10	60.9°F	60.2°F	60.6°F
Dec 11	60.7°F	60.0°F	60.4°F
Dec 12	60.6°F	60.3°F	60.3°F
Dec 13	60.5°F	60.3°F	60.2°F
Dec 14	60.5°F	60.2°F	60.1°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 La Ciotat by month

In La Ciotat, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 57 swimming days.

The warmest water in La Ciotat was recorded on July 4, 2025, reaching a 81.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 3, 2018, dipping to 55.4°F. The average readings by season are 58.3°F in Winter, 59.0°F in Spring, 72.7°F in Summer, and 68.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Cassis	61.3°F	4mi
Six-Fours-les-Plages	61.5°F	12mi
Marseille	60.7°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from La Ciotat