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 15.71°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.

60.3

°F

May 15, 18:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

60.8°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

20:22

Day Length:

14 h. 24 min.

Gelibolu in May

Minimum:

52.8°F

Average:

54.4°F

Maximum:

55.9°F

Sea water temperature in Gelibolu today

As of now, in Gelibolu, the water temperature is 60.3°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 1.7°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.8°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.8°F, while the maximum might reach 62.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Gelibolu

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 1	57.8°F	56.7°F	59.0°F
May 2	56.7°F	56.8°F	59.1°F
May 3	56.5°F	56.7°F	59.4°F
May 4	56.1°F	56.8°F	59.4°F
May 5	56.2°F	58.4°F	59.7°F
May 6	56.8°F	59.0°F	59.7°F
May 7	57.8°F	59.6°F	60.1°F
May 8	59.3°F	60.4°F	60.6°F
May 9	58.3°F	62.1°F	60.8°F
May 10	58.7°F	62.1°F	60.8°F
May 11	59.6°F	62.2°F	61.0°F
May 12	61.8°F	62.8°F	61.5°F
May 13	61.1°F	59.9°F	61.1°F
May 14	61.7°F	60.7°F	61.6°F
May 15	60.3°F	59.6°F	62.0°F
May 16	60.8°F	60.1°F	62.4°F
May 17	61.0°F	60.5°F	62.7°F
May 18	61.3°F	60.9°F	63.0°F
May 19	61.7°F	61.8°F	63.4°F
May 20	61.9°F	61.9°F	63.6°F
May 21	62.1°F	63.6°F	63.8°F
May 22	62.1°F	64.1°F	63.8°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 93 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 54.4°F in Winter, 56.9°F in Spring, 75.6°F in Summer, and 68.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Çanakkale	59.9°F	22mi
Gökçeada	63.7°F	43mi
Bozcaada	64.6°F	51mi
Alexandroupoli	64.3°F	52mi
Tekirdağ	60.8°F	59mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Gelibolu