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Ocean City in October

Find out everything about the water temperature in Ocean City in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:

60.4 °F

Average:

67.2 °F

Maximum:

75.5 °F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City in October

In the city of Ocean City, the month of October is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 60.4°F on October 31, 2022, with an average temperature being 67.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 75.5°F on October 12, 2018.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of October, the sea temperature gradually gets colder. Starting with an average temperature of 70.1°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily decreases to around 64.4°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Oct 1 71.2°F 72.3°F 68.1°F
Oct 2 70.5°F 69.7°F 67.6°F
Oct 3 70.5°F 71.8°F 67.6°F
Oct 4 70.6°F 71.3°F 68.2°F
Oct 5 70.3°F 70.8°F 68.5°F
Oct 6 70.3°F 71.9°F 69.5°F
Oct 7 69.5°F 71.5°F 70.0°F
Oct 8 69.5°F 71.6°F 69.6°F
Oct 9 69.2°F 70.5°F 68.3°F
Oct 10 69.1°F 70.6°F 67.1°F
Oct 11 68.8°F 70.4°F 67.2°F
Oct 12 68.3°F 69.6°F 66.9°F
Oct 13 67.8°F 69.1°F 67.0°F
Oct 14 67.7°F 68.4°F 66.6°F
Oct 15 67.5°F 68.3°F 66.5°F
Oct 16 67.5°F 68.0°F 65.7°F
Oct 17 67.4°F 66.8°F 65.6°F
Oct 18 66.9°F 65.1°F 65.0°F
Oct 19 66.4°F 65.1°F 64.7°F
Oct 20 65.8°F 64.0°F 64.5°F
Oct 21 65.5°F 63.8°F 64.2°F
Oct 22 65.5°F 64.2°F 63.7°F
Oct 23 65.3°F 64.4°F 64.1°F
Oct 24 64.9°F 64.6°F 62.8°F
Oct 25 64.6°F 64.9°F 62.2°F
Oct 26 64.1°F 64.3°F 62.9°F
Oct 27 64.1°F 64.0°F 63.9°F
Oct 28 63.8°F 63.6°F 64.3°F
Oct 29 63.7°F 63.0°F 65.2°F
Oct 30 63.3°F 62.7°F 66.1°F
Oct 31 63.3°F 62.0°F 65.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ocean City by month

In Ocean City, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 84 swimming days. The warmest water in Ocean City was recorded on July 30, 2020, reaching a 83.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 26, 2015, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 44.4°F in Winter, 50.6°F in Spring, 73.9°F in Summer, and 66.5°F in Autumn. October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 74.2°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 58.2°F.