What is the current water temperature in Málaga?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Málaga?

As of now, in Málaga, the water temperature is 15.18°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 Málaga

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Málaga. 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.

59.3

°F

January 31, 01:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.3°F

Tomorrow:

59.4°F

Sunrise:

08:21

Sunset:

18:42

Day Length:

10 h. 21 min.

Málaga in February

Minimum:

59.3°F

Average:

60.4°F

Maximum:

62.1°F

Sea water temperature in Málaga today

As of now, in Málaga, the water temperature is 59.3°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 0.5°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 57.8°F on 2018.

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 59.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Málaga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 17	59.4°F	59.1°F	59.1°F
Jan 18	59.5°F	58.8°F	59.1°F
Jan 19	59.5°F	58.9°F	59.0°F
Jan 20	59.7°F	58.6°F	58.9°F
Jan 21	59.6°F	58.5°F	58.9°F
Jan 22	59.7°F	58.7°F	59.0°F
Jan 23	59.9°F	59.1°F	59.0°F
Jan 24	60.3°F	59.1°F	59.1°F
Jan 25	60.2°F	59.1°F	59.1°F
Jan 26	60.0°F	59.6°F	59.0°F
Jan 27	59.7°F	57.8°F	58.7°F
Jan 28	60.2°F	59.3°F	58.8°F
Jan 29	59.8°F	59.1°F	58.9°F
Jan 30	59.3°F	59.1°F	58.8°F
Jan 31	59.3°F	59.2°F	58.8°F
Feb 1	59.4°F	59.2°F	58.9°F
Feb 2	59.5°F	59.7°F	59.0°F
Feb 3	59.5°F	59.5°F	59.0°F
Feb 4	59.6°F	60.1°F	59.1°F
Feb 5	59.2°F	59.6°F	58.7°F
Feb 6	59.0°F	59.5°F	58.4°F
Feb 7	59.1°F	60.3°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 Málaga by month

In Málaga, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 54.

The warmest water in Málaga was recorded on August 20, 2024, reaching a 81.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 22, 2016, dipping to 56.1°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 61.5°F in Spring, 71.8°F in Summer, and 67.7°F in Autumn.