INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Calanques de Marseille Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:52 (Europe/Paris)
France · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:52 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
19.6°C
67.3°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:52 (Europe/Paris). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
2.2°C above
The typical November average is 17.4°C (63.3°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 20.3°C, versus 20.1°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 Calanques de Marseille, typical monthly averages range from about 13.9°C (57.0°F) in February to 23.8°C (74.8°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Calanques de Marseille has been 21.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Calanques de Marseille, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2–15.2°C | 14.6°C / 58.3°F |
| February | 13.8–14.0°C | 13.9°C / 57.0°F |
| March | 13.8–14.4°C | 14.0°C / 57.2°F |
| April | 14.5–15.4°C | 14.8°C / 58.6°F |
| May | 17.1–17.6°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| June | 19.9–22.6°C | 21.7°C / 71.1°F |
| July | 22.3–22.8°C | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
| August | 21.5–25.4°C | 23.8°C / 74.8°F |
| September | 21.8–22.8°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| October | 19.6–21.0°C | 20.4°C / 68.7°F |
| November | 16.3–18.5°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| December | 14.9–16.3°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (43.21, 5.46). 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 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Calanques de Marseille in January
Typical January water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 14.6°C (58.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.2–15.2°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 15.5°C · February 13.9°C.
Calanques de Marseille in February
Typical February water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 13.9°C (57.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 13.8–14.0°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 14.6°C · March 14.0°C.
Calanques de Marseille in March
Typical March water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 14.0°C (57.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 13.8–14.4°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 13.9°C · April 14.8°C.
Calanques de Marseille in April
Typical April water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 14.8°C (58.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.5–15.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 14.0°C · May 17.4°C.
Calanques de Marseille in May
Typical May water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.1–17.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: April 14.8°C · June 21.7°C.
Calanques de Marseille in June
Typical June water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 21.7°C (71.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.9–22.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: May 17.4°C · July 22.6°C.
Calanques de Marseille in July
Typical July water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 22.6°C (72.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.3–22.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 21.7°C · August 23.8°C.
Calanques de Marseille in August
Typical August water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 23.8°C (74.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.5–25.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 22.6°C · September 22.4°C.
Calanques de Marseille in September
Typical September water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.8–22.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 23.8°C · October 20.4°C.
Calanques de Marseille in October
Typical October water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 20.4°C (68.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.6–21.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: September 22.4°C · November 17.4°C.
Calanques de Marseille in November
Typical November water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.3–18.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: October 20.4°C · December 15.5°C.
Calanques de Marseille in December
Typical December water temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.9–16.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: November 17.4°C · January 14.6°C.
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 | 16.3°C / 61.3°F | 21.8°C / 71.3°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| July | 20.2°C / 68.4°F | 25.4°C / 77.8°F | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| August | 25.0°C / 77.0°F | 26.5°C / 79.6°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| September | 20.8°C / 69.4°F | 24.6°C / 76.2°F | 26.3°C / 79.3°F |
| October | 19.4°C / 66.9°F | 22.1°C / 71.8°F | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| November | 19.2°C / 66.6°F | 20.0°C / 68.0°F | 20.6°C / 69.1°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3810 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Calanques de Marseille
Limestone fjords near Marseille with clear, sheltered Mediterranean coves.
- Area
- Provence
Calanques de Marseille Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Calanques de Marseille today?
The current sea surface temperature near Calanques de Marseille is 19.6°C (67.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 21.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Calanques de Marseille?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 23.8°C (74.8°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Calanques de Marseille?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 13.9°C (57.0°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Calanques de Marseille today?
The water is 19.6°C. It may feel cool, but a wetsuit or short swims can help.
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