What is the current water temperature in Gibraltar?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Gibraltar?

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 16.4°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 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.

61.5

°F

May 3, 18:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.8°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

21:10

Day Length:

13 h. 43 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 61.5°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.7°F, while the maximum might reach 62.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Gibraltar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 19	61.3°F	63.8°F	61.5°F
Apr 20	60.5°F	62.5°F	61.1°F
Apr 21	60.4°F	61.8°F	60.7°F
Apr 22	60.9°F	62.1°F	60.7°F
Apr 23	61.1°F	62.5°F	61.0°F
Apr 24	61.7°F	62.0°F	61.0°F
Apr 25	60.9°F	62.5°F	61.3°F
Apr 26	62.1°F	62.5°F	61.3°F
Apr 27	61.9°F	61.5°F	61.5°F
Apr 28	61.4°F	61.0°F	61.5°F
Apr 29	60.7°F	60.5°F	61.2°F
Apr 30	61.2°F	60.7°F	61.4°F
May 1	60.6°F	60.6°F	61.3°F
May 2	60.5°F	60.8°F	61.2°F
May 3	61.5°F	60.4°F	61.6°F
May 4	61.8°F	61.1°F	61.9°F
May 5	61.7°F	61.3°F	61.8°F
May 6	61.8°F	62.1°F	61.9°F
May 7	61.9°F	60.9°F	62.0°F
May 8	62.2°F	61.0°F	62.2°F
May 9	62.5°F	60.9°F	62.5°F
May 10	62.5°F	61.7°F	62.5°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 Gibraltar by month

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 September 3, 2024, reaching a 78.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 1, 2015, dipping to 57.6°F. The average readings by season are 60.7°F in Winter, 61.0°F in Spring, 67.5°F in Summer, and 66.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Manilva	62.2°F	17mi
Tangier	62.5°F	36mi
El Puerto de Santa María	65.7°F	58mi
Cadiz	65.5°F	58mi
Asilah	64.1°F	61mi
Málaga	64.1°F	65mi
Larache	64.8°F	80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gibraltar