What is the current water temperature in Gelibolu?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Gelibolu?

As of now, in Gelibolu, the water temperature is 14.19°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 Gelibolu

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gelibolu. 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.

57.5

°F

December 18, 19:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.4°F

Tomorrow:

57.2°F

Sunrise:

08:31

Sunset:

17:49

Day Length:

9 h. 18 min.

Gelibolu in December

Minimum:

51.6°F

Average:

54.1°F

Maximum:

55.6°F

Sea water temperature in Gelibolu today

As of now, in Gelibolu, the water temperature is 57.5°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 1.1°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 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 58.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 54.2°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 57.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Gelibolu

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 4	59.1°F	57.8°F	58.9°F
Dec 5	61.4°F	57.6°F	58.9°F
Dec 6	60.9°F	58.1°F	58.9°F
Dec 7	60.6°F	56.6°F	58.3°F
Dec 8	60.6°F	57.7°F	58.4°F
Dec 9	61.7°F	57.2°F	58.2°F
Dec 10	60.4°F	56.5°F	58.0°F
Dec 11	61.5°F	56.9°F	58.2°F
Dec 12	59.5°F	56.4°F	57.9°F
Dec 13	57.7°F	56.0°F	57.4°F
Dec 14	58.9°F	55.8°F	57.1°F
Dec 15	57.6°F	56.2°F	56.7°F
Dec 16	58.4°F	55.9°F	56.8°F
Dec 17	58.4°F	54.4°F	56.7°F
Dec 18	57.5°F	54.2°F	56.4°F
Dec 19	57.2°F	54.4°F	56.1°F
Dec 20	57.2°F	54.0°F	56.1°F
Dec 21	56.9°F	54.5°F	55.8°F
Dec 22	56.9°F	55.1°F	55.8°F
Dec 23	56.3°F	54.3°F	55.2°F
Dec 24	56.3°F	54.3°F	55.2°F
Dec 25	56.0°F	54.1°F	54.9°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 Gelibolu by month

In Gelibolu, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 92 swimming days.

The warmest water in Gelibolu was recorded on August 4, 2021, reaching a 82.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 27, 2025, dipping to 47.1°F. The average readings by season are 54.3°F in Winter, 57.0°F in Spring, 75.5°F in Summer, and 68.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Çanakkale	57.4°F	22mi
Gökçeada	61.0°F	43mi
Bozcaada	64.1°F	51mi
Alexandroupoli	57.9°F	52mi
Tekirdağ	56.4°F	59mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gelibolu