What is the current water temperature in Otranto?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Otranto?

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 14.98°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 Otranto

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Otranto. 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.

59.0

°F

January 7, 06:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.9°F

Tomorrow:

58.8°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

16:36

Day Length:

9 h. 27 min.

Otranto in January

Minimum:

56.4°F

Average:

58.5°F

Maximum:

59.9°F

Sea water temperature in Otranto today

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 59.0°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 0.9°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.5°F on 2025.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Otranto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	58.8°F	56.4°F	58.5°F
Jan 2	58.9°F	55.7°F	58.3°F
Jan 3	59.2°F	56.3°F	58.3°F
Jan 4	59.0°F	56.6°F	58.3°F
Jan 5	58.7°F	56.3°F	58.2°F
Jan 6	58.9°F	55.9°F	58.0°F
Jan 7	59.0°F	56.5°F	58.1°F
Jan 8	58.8°F	56.4°F	57.9°F
Jan 9	58.8°F	57.3°F	58.0°F
Jan 10	58.6°F	57.9°F	57.8°F
Jan 11	58.6°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Jan 12	58.9°F	57.9°F	58.1°F
Jan 13	58.8°F	57.8°F	57.9°F
Jan 14	58.6°F	57.7°F	57.7°F
Dec 24	59.4°F	59.0°F	59.5°F
Dec 25	59.9°F	58.7°F	59.5°F
Dec 26	59.6°F	58.3°F	59.3°F
Dec 27	58.9°F	58.4°F	59.1°F
Dec 28	58.7°F	57.6°F	59.0°F
Dec 29	58.9°F	57.1°F	58.7°F
Dec 30	58.6°F	56.7°F	58.6°F
Dec 31	59.0°F	56.7°F	58.5°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 Otranto by month

In Otranto, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 108 swimming days.

The warmest water in Otranto was recorded on August 16, 2024, reaching a 84.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 27, 2021, dipping to 53.2°F. The average readings by season are 58.1°F in Winter, 60.0°F in Spring, 77.2°F in Summer, and 71.1°F in Autumn.