What is the current water temperature in Gibraltar?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Gibraltar?

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 11.41°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.

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Water temperature in Gibraltar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gibraltar. 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.

52.5

°F

April 29, 15:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.6°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

20:29

Day Length:

13 h. 57 min.

Gibraltar in May

Minimum:

33.4°F

Average:

35.7°F

Maximum:

38.0°F

Water temperature in Gibraltar today

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 52.5°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 4.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 water 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 44.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.1°F, while the maximum might reach 54.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Gibraltar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	47.5°F	43.0°F	45.0°F
Apr 16	47.5°F	43.6°F	45.1°F
Apr 17	47.4°F	44.0°F	45.3°F
Apr 18	47.8°F	43.8°F	45.5°F
Apr 19	47.8°F	45.1°F	46.1°F
Apr 20	49.4°F	45.4°F	46.2°F
Apr 21	47.9°F	45.4°F	46.0°F
Apr 22	49.1°F	47.4°F	46.7°F
Apr 23	48.7°F	48.0°F	46.4°F
Apr 24	49.6°F	49.7°F	47.0°F
Apr 25	50.2°F	50.3°F	47.5°F
Apr 26	50.9°F	51.1°F	47.7°F
Apr 27	51.0°F	53.8°F	47.7°F
Apr 28	51.6°F	52.0°F	48.2°F
Apr 29	52.5°F	52.3°F	48.5°F
Apr 30	53.1°F	53.7°F	49.0°F
May 1	53.3°F	53.3°F	49.3°F
May 2	54.0°F	53.5°F	49.9°F
May 3	54.5°F	55.6°F	50.5°F
May 4	54.7°F	55.6°F	50.7°F
May 5	54.6°F	55.9°F	50.5°F
May 6	54.4°F	56.2°F	50.4°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.

Water temperature in Gibraltar by month

In Gibraltar, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 58 swimming days.

The warmest water in Gibraltar was recorded on August 14, 2016, reaching a 79.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 3, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.7°F in Winter, 45.4°F in Spring, 71.9°F in Summer, and 59.0°F in Autumn.