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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.
Sea temperature in La Ciotat now

60.5

°F

May 21, 15:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.2°F

Tomorrow:

60.8°F

Sunrise:

06:09

Sunset:

21:00

Day Length:

14 h. 51 min.

La Ciotat in May

Minimum:

56.9°F

Average:

58.9°F

Maximum:

60.6°F

Sea water temperature in La Ciotat today

As of now, in La Ciotat, the water temperature is 60.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.5°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.8°F on 2021.

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 61.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.8°F, while the maximum might reach 62.5°F.

Daily water temperature in La Ciotat

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
May 7 63.4°F 61.8°F 61.0°F
May 8 62.8°F 60.8°F 60.8°F
May 9 63.9°F 61.0°F 61.4°F
May 10 64.1°F 61.0°F 61.4°F
May 11 64.4°F 60.9°F 61.4°F
May 12 64.5°F 60.9°F 61.3°F
May 13 63.7°F 62.2°F 61.6°F
May 14 62.7°F 63.7°F 61.4°F
May 15 61.8°F 63.2°F 61.7°F
May 16 59.9°F 64.4°F 61.7°F
May 17 59.5°F 63.9°F 61.7°F
May 18 59.8°F 64.3°F 62.1°F
May 19 59.7°F 64.6°F 62.5°F
May 20 60.2°F 64.8°F 62.5°F
May 21 60.5°F 65.2°F 63.0°F
May 22 60.8°F 65.4°F 63.3°F
May 23 61.3°F 65.2°F 63.8°F
May 24 61.2°F 62.6°F 63.7°F
May 25 61.3°F 62.5°F 63.8°F
May 26 61.6°F 64.9°F 64.1°F
May 27 61.9°F 64.2°F 64.4°F
May 28 62.5°F 63.7°F 64.9°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 La Ciotat by month

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December

In La Ciotat, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 56.
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, 59.1°F in Spring, 72.6°F in Summer, and 68.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Cassis 60.5°F 4mi
Six-Fours-les-Plages 61.1°F 12mi
Marseille 61.8°F 14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from La Ciotat