Milos Water Temperature
Updated Wed 04:49 (Europe/Athens)
Greece · Forecast updated Sep 23, 2026, 04:49 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
24.6°C
76.3°F
Mild water
Valid Sep 23, 2026, 04:49 (Europe/Athens). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C below
The typical September average is 25.1°C (77.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 24.7°C, versus 25.0°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
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 Milos, typical monthly averages range from about 16.4°C (61.5°F) in February to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Milos has been 24.9°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Milos, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6–17.5°C | 17.2°C / 63.0°F |
| February | 16.1–16.8°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| March | 16.2–17.3°C | 16.7°C / 62.1°F |
| April | 16.7–18.1°C | 17.3°C / 63.1°F |
| May | 18.4–19.5°C | 19.0°C / 66.2°F |
| June | 22.2–24.1°C | 22.9°C / 73.2°F |
| July | 24.7–26.2°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
| August | 25.7–26.6°C | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
| September | 24.5–26.2°C | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| October | 22.2–23.5°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| November | 20.1–21.5°C | 20.9°C / 69.6°F |
| December | 18.5–19.3°C | 19.0°C / 66.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.71, 24.46). 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 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Milos in January
Typical January water temperature near Milos is 17.2°C (63.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.6–17.5°C.
Milos in February
Typical February water temperature near Milos is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.1–16.8°C.
Milos in March
Typical March water temperature near Milos is 16.7°C (62.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–17.3°C.
Milos in April
Typical April water temperature near Milos is 17.3°C (63.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.7–18.1°C.
Milos in May
Typical May water temperature near Milos is 19.0°C (66.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.4–19.5°C.
Milos in June
Typical June water temperature near Milos is 22.9°C (73.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.2–24.1°C.
Milos in July
Typical July water temperature near Milos is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.7–26.2°C.
Milos in August
Typical August water temperature near Milos is 26.2°C (79.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–26.6°C.
Milos in September
Typical September water temperature near Milos is 25.1°C (77.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–26.2°C.
Milos in October
Typical October water temperature near Milos is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.2–23.5°C.
Milos in November
Typical November water temperature near Milos is 20.9°C (69.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.1–21.5°C.
Milos in December
Typical December water temperature near Milos is 19.0°C (66.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.5–19.3°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 | 21.5°C / 70.7°F | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| July | 23.4°C / 74.1°F | 25.0°C / 77.0°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| August | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 26.3°C / 79.3°F |
| September | 24.4°C / 75.9°F | 24.8°C / 76.7°F | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2749 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Milos
Volcanic Cycladic island with Sarakiniko's white rocks and clear swimming coves.
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Milos Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Milos today?
The current sea surface temperature near Milos is 24.6°C (76.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.9°C.
When is the water warmest in Milos?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Milos?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 16.4°C (61.5°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Milos today?
At 24.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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