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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.
Water temperature in Gibraltar now

60.4

°F

May 20, 01:34

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

20:52

Day Length:

14 h. 45 min.

Gibraltar in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

35.1°F

Maximum:

38.0°F

Water temperature in Gibraltar today

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 60.4°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 4.6°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 considerably.

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 58.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2019.

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 62.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.3°F, while the maximum might reach 64.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Gibraltar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 56.3°F 45.3°F 50.2°F
May 7 56.7°F 46.7°F 50.8°F
May 8 57.2°F 49.8°F 51.7°F
May 9 58.5°F 50.6°F 52.2°F
May 10 58.8°F 51.0°F 52.8°F
May 11 58.4°F 50.5°F 52.3°F
May 12 58.9°F 53.3°F 52.9°F
May 13 59.3°F 55.1°F 53.3°F
May 14 59.4°F 55.8°F 53.3°F
May 15 57.3°F 56.6°F 54.0°F
May 16 59.2°F 56.8°F 54.6°F
May 17 57.4°F 56.3°F 54.6°F
May 18 57.7°F 55.4°F 55.2°F
May 19 59.4°F 54.5°F 54.8°F
May 20 60.4°F 54.9°F 55.8°F
May 21 61.3°F 55.7°F 56.7°F
May 22 61.4°F 55.4°F 56.8°F
May 23 62.0°F 55.8°F 57.3°F
May 24 62.3°F 56.2°F 57.7°F
May 25 62.8°F 57.7°F 58.1°F
May 26 63.6°F 58.0°F 58.9°F
May 27 64.1°F 56.8°F 59.4°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 59 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, 45.0°F in Spring, 71.8°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.