What is the current water temperature in Palermo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Palermo?

As of now, in Palermo, the water temperature is 17.74°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 Palermo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Palermo. 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.

63.9

°F

April 29, 12:36

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.4°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

06:13

Sunset:

19:55

Day Length:

13 h. 42 min.

Palermo in May

Minimum:

59.3°F

Average:

60.6°F

Maximum:

62.0°F

Sea water temperature in Palermo today

As of now, in Palermo, the water temperature is 63.9°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 1.6°F higher 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 60.6°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 65.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Palermo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	61.8°F	60.8°F	60.5°F
Apr 16	61.6°F	61.5°F	60.6°F
Apr 17	62.1°F	61.1°F	60.7°F
Apr 18	62.0°F	60.7°F	60.8°F
Apr 19	63.0°F	61.1°F	61.0°F
Apr 20	63.5°F	62.3°F	61.3°F
Apr 21	64.0°F	62.6°F	61.5°F
Apr 22	64.7°F	62.0°F	61.5°F
Apr 23	64.3°F	61.9°F	61.6°F
Apr 24	63.9°F	62.6°F	62.0°F
Apr 25	64.3°F	62.1°F	62.1°F
Apr 26	63.5°F	62.6°F	62.2°F
Apr 27	63.8°F	63.0°F	62.1°F
Apr 28	63.4°F	63.8°F	62.5°F
Apr 29	63.9°F	63.3°F	62.3°F
Apr 30	64.4°F	63.7°F	62.8°F
May 1	64.6°F	64.3°F	63.0°F
May 2	64.8°F	65.1°F	63.2°F
May 3	64.8°F	65.9°F	63.2°F
May 4	65.0°F	65.6°F	63.4°F
May 5	65.0°F	64.8°F	63.4°F
May 6	65.2°F	65.4°F	63.6°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 Palermo by month

In Palermo, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 124 swimming days.

The warmest water in Palermo was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 85.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2018, dipping to 56.8°F. The average readings by season are 60.4°F in Winter, 61.7°F in Spring, 78.3°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Terrasini	63.8°F	15mi
Campofelice di Roccella	64.1°F	29mi
San Vito Lo Capo	63.3°F	34mi
Cefalù	64.1°F	36mi
Sciacca	64.2°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Palermo