What is the current water temperature in Barcelona?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Barcelona?

As of now, in Barcelona, the water temperature is 15.62°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 Barcelona

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Barcelona. 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.

60.1

°F

December 21, 12:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.4°F

Tomorrow:

60.2°F

Sunrise:

08:14

Sunset:

17:25

Day Length:

9 h. 11 min.

Barcelona in December

Minimum:

56.0°F

Average:

57.5°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Barcelona today

As of now, in Barcelona, the water temperature is 60.1°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 0.8°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.7°F on 2020.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Barcelona

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	63.3°F	60.2°F	61.1°F
Dec 8	63.1°F	60.0°F	61.0°F
Dec 9	63.0°F	60.0°F	60.8°F
Dec 10	62.5°F	60.0°F	60.7°F
Dec 11	62.2°F	60.1°F	60.5°F
Dec 12	61.9°F	59.3°F	60.4°F
Dec 13	61.5°F	59.2°F	60.1°F
Dec 14	61.4°F	59.6°F	60.1°F
Dec 15	61.0°F	59.5°F	60.0°F
Dec 16	61.0°F	59.2°F	59.9°F
Dec 17	60.7°F	59.2°F	59.7°F
Dec 18	60.7°F	58.9°F	59.7°F
Dec 19	60.4°F	59.0°F	59.4°F
Dec 20	60.4°F	59.0°F	59.5°F
Dec 21	60.1°F	58.9°F	59.3°F
Dec 22	60.2°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Dec 23	60.1°F	58.9°F	59.3°F
Dec 24	60.0°F	58.5°F	59.2°F
Dec 25	60.0°F	58.3°F	59.2°F
Dec 26	59.8°F	58.1°F	59.1°F
Dec 27	59.7°F	57.7°F	58.9°F
Dec 28	59.8°F	57.8°F	59.0°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 Barcelona by month

In Barcelona, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 100 swimming days.

The warmest water in Barcelona was recorded on August 24, 2023, reaching a 83.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2018, dipping to 54.4°F. The average readings by season are 57.8°F in Winter, 59.3°F in Spring, 75.4°F in Summer, and 70.8°F in Autumn.