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 12.35°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.

54.2

°F

May 9, 02:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

20:40

Day Length:

14 h. 21 min.

Gibraltar in May

Minimum:

33.0°F

Average:

35.6°F

Maximum:

38.0°F

Water temperature in Gibraltar today

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 54.2°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 2.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 48.3°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.2°F, while the maximum might reach 56.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Gibraltar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	50.3°F	50.1°F	47.2°F
Apr 26	51.1°F	48.6°F	47.3°F
Apr 27	53.8°F	48.2°F	47.3°F
Apr 28	52.0°F	51.4°F	47.8°F
Apr 29	52.3°F	51.1°F	48.3°F
Apr 30	53.7°F	53.2°F	48.9°F
May 1	53.3°F	53.5°F	49.2°F
May 2	53.5°F	53.8°F	49.9°F
May 3	55.6°F	54.0°F	50.6°F
May 4	55.6°F	54.3°F	50.8°F
May 5	55.9°F	53.3°F	50.8°F
May 6	56.2°F	56.3°F	50.7°F
May 7	56.5°F	56.7°F	51.3°F
May 8	53.8°F	57.2°F	51.6°F
May 9	54.2°F	58.5°F	52.1°F
May 10	54.8°F	58.8°F	52.6°F
May 11	54.2°F	58.2°F	52.0°F
May 12	54.7°F	58.7°F	52.6°F
May 13	55.1°F	59.1°F	52.9°F
May 14	55.4°F	59.4°F	53.2°F
May 15	56.1°F	57.3°F	53.9°F
May 16	56.6°F	59.2°F	54.4°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 57 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 35.9°F in Winter, 45.3°F in Spring, 71.8°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.