INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Cap d'Antibes Water Temperature
Updated Fri 20:16 (Europe/Paris)
France · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 20:16 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
19.3°C
66.7°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 20:16 (Europe/Paris). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.0°C above
The typical November average is 18.3°C (64.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.2°C
Seven-day average: 20.3°C, versus 21.5°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 Cap d'Antibes, typical monthly averages range from about 14.2°C (57.6°F) in February to 26.8°C (80.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Cap d'Antibes has been 22.0°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Cap d'Antibes, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7–15.0°C | 14.8°C / 58.6°F |
| February | 14.0–14.4°C | 14.2°C / 57.6°F |
| March | 14.0–14.5°C | 14.2°C / 57.6°F |
| April | 15.3–16.1°C | 15.7°C / 60.3°F |
| May | 18.3–19.1°C | 18.7°C / 65.7°F |
| June | 21.6–24.2°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| July | 25.5–26.3°C | 26.0°C / 78.8°F |
| August | 25.9–28.1°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| September | 23.8–24.4°C | 24.1°C / 75.4°F |
| October | 20.4–21.7°C | 21.1°C / 70.0°F |
| November | 18.2–18.4°C | 18.3°C / 64.9°F |
| December | 15.7–16.8°C | 16.2°C / 61.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (43.54, 7.13). 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.
Cap d'Antibes in January
Typical January water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 14.8°C (58.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.7–15.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 16.2°C · February 14.2°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in February
Typical February water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 14.2°C (57.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.0–14.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 14.8°C · March 14.2°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in March
Typical March water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 14.2°C (57.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.0–14.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 14.2°C · April 15.7°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in April
Typical April water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 15.7°C (60.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.3–16.1°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 14.2°C · May 18.7°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in May
Typical May water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 18.7°C (65.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.3–19.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 15.7°C · June 23.0°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in June
Typical June water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.6–24.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 18.7°C · July 26.0°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in July
Typical July water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 26.0°C (78.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–26.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 23.0°C · August 26.8°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in August
Typical August water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–28.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.0°C · September 24.1°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in September
Typical September water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 24.1°C (75.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.8–24.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 26.8°C · October 21.1°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in October
Typical October water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 21.1°C (70.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.4–21.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: September 24.1°C · November 18.3°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in November
Typical November water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 18.3°C (64.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.2–18.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 21.1°C · December 16.2°C.
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Cap d'Antibes in December
Typical December water temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 16.2°C (61.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.7–16.8°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 18.3°C · January 14.8°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 | 24.2°C / 75.6°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| July | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| August | 26.9°C / 80.4°F | 28.5°C / 83.4°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| September | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| October | 21.1°C / 70.0°F | 22.9°C / 73.3°F | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| November | 19.1°C / 66.4°F | 19.8°C / 67.7°F | 21.1°C / 70.0°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3821 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Cap d'Antibes
Riviera headland with rocky snorkeling trails and clear blue water.
- Area
- Côte d'Azur
Cap d'Antibes Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Cap d'Antibes today?
The current sea surface temperature near Cap d'Antibes is 19.3°C (66.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Cap d'Antibes?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 26.8°C (80.2°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Cap d'Antibes?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 14.2°C (57.6°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Cap d'Antibes today?
The water is 19.3°C. It may feel cool, but a wetsuit or short swims can help.
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