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 14.19°C. 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.

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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.

57.5

°F

January 21, 20:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.7°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

08:03

Sunset:

17:35

Day Length:

9 h. 32 min.

La Ciotat in January

Minimum:

57.2°F

Average:

59.2°F

Maximum:

60.4°F

Sea water temperature in La Ciotat today

As of now, in La Ciotat, the water temperature is 57.5°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 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 58.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 56.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in La Ciotat

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	58.7°F	58.6°F	58.7°F
Jan 8	58.6°F	58.6°F	58.6°F
Jan 9	57.7°F	58.3°F	58.5°F
Jan 10	58.0°F	58.4°F	58.4°F
Jan 11	58.0°F	58.2°F	58.3°F
Jan 12	57.8°F	58.0°F	58.3°F
Jan 13	57.7°F	57.9°F	58.2°F
Jan 14	57.9°F	57.9°F	58.1°F
Jan 15	57.8°F	57.9°F	57.9°F
Jan 16	57.8°F	57.7°F	57.8°F
Jan 17	57.8°F	57.5°F	57.6°F
Jan 18	57.7°F	57.5°F	57.7°F
Jan 19	57.6°F	57.5°F	57.5°F
Jan 20	57.7°F	57.5°F	57.4°F
Jan 21	57.5°F	57.5°F	57.3°F
Jan 22	57.6°F	57.5°F	57.4°F
Jan 23	57.5°F	57.5°F	57.3°F
Jan 24	57.4°F	57.4°F	57.2°F
Jan 25	57.5°F	57.9°F	57.2°F
Jan 26	57.4°F	57.6°F	57.1°F
Jan 27	57.3°F	57.5°F	57.1°F
Jan 28	57.3°F	57.4°F	57.1°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, 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 58.2°F in Winter, 59.0°F in Spring, 72.6°F in Summer, and 68.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Cassis	57.6°F	4mi
Six-Fours-les-Plages	57.9°F	12mi
Marseille	57.6°F	14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from La Ciotat