INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Ksamil Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:57 (Europe/Tirane)
Albania · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:57 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
21.7°C
71.1°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:57 (Europe/Tirane). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.6°C above
The typical November average is 21.1°C (70.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.8°C
Seven-day average: 22.0°C, versus 22.8°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Cool water
A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Ksamil, typical monthly averages range from about 15.6°C (60.1°F) in February to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Ksamil has been 23.1°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Ksamil, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3–16.7°C | 16.5°C / 61.7°F |
| February | 15.6–15.7°C | 15.6°C / 60.1°F |
| March | 15.6–16.4°C | 15.9°C / 60.6°F |
| April | 16.5–18.3°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| May | 19.2–20.6°C | 20.0°C / 68.0°F |
| June | 24.5–25.1°C | 24.8°C / 76.6°F |
| July | 26.3–27.7°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| August | 26.1–29.0°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| September | 25.8–27.4°C | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| October | 22.7–25.1°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| November | 20.6–22.1°C | 21.1°C / 70.0°F |
| December | 17.9–18.4°C | 18.2°C / 64.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (39.79, 19.88). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Ksamil in January
Typical January water temperature near Ksamil is 16.5°C (61.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.3–16.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 18.2°C · February 15.6°C.
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Ksamil in February
Typical February water temperature near Ksamil is 15.6°C (60.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.6–15.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 16.5°C · March 15.9°C.
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Ksamil in March
Typical March water temperature near Ksamil is 15.9°C (60.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.6–16.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 15.6°C · April 17.4°C.
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Ksamil in April
Typical April water temperature near Ksamil is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.5–18.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 15.9°C · May 20.0°C.
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Ksamil in May
Typical May water temperature near Ksamil is 20.0°C (68.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.2–20.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 17.4°C · June 24.8°C.
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Ksamil in June
Typical June water temperature near Ksamil is 24.8°C (76.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–25.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 20.0°C · July 26.8°C.
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Ksamil in July
Typical July water temperature near Ksamil is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–27.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 24.8°C · August 27.1°C.
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Ksamil in August
Typical August water temperature near Ksamil is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.1–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.8°C · September 26.4°C.
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Ksamil in September
Typical September water temperature near Ksamil is 26.4°C (79.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.8–27.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.1°C · October 23.5°C.
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Ksamil in October
Typical October water temperature near Ksamil is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.7–25.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 26.4°C · November 21.1°C.
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Ksamil in November
Typical November water temperature near Ksamil is 21.1°C (70.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.6–22.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 23.5°C · December 18.2°C.
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Ksamil in December
Typical December water temperature near Ksamil is 18.2°C (64.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.9–18.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 21.1°C · January 16.5°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 21.4°C / 70.5°F | 24.6°C / 76.3°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| July | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| August | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 28.8°C / 83.9°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| September | 25.6°C / 78.1°F | 27.9°C / 82.3°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| October | 22.6°C / 72.7°F | 23.8°C / 74.9°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| November | 21.2°C / 70.2°F | 21.9°C / 71.3°F | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3839 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Ksamil
Ionian islets and turquoise shallows on the Albanian Riviera near Butrint.
- Area
- Vlorë
Ksamil Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Ksamil today?
The current sea surface temperature near Ksamil is 21.7°C (71.1°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Ksamil?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Ksamil?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.6°C (60.1°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Ksamil today?
At 21.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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