INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Elba Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:50 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:50 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
20.1°C
68.2°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:50 (Europe/Rome). 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 19.5°C (67.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.0°C
Seven-day average: 21.2°C, versus 22.2°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 Elba, typical monthly averages range from about 14.6°C (58.3°F) in February to 27.5°C (81.5°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Elba has been 22.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Elba, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1–15.7°C | 15.4°C / 59.7°F |
| February | 14.4–14.9°C | 14.6°C / 58.3°F |
| March | 14.6–15.1°C | 14.8°C / 58.6°F |
| April | 15.5–16.5°C | 16.1°C / 61.0°F |
| May | 18.6–19.6°C | 19.2°C / 66.6°F |
| June | 23.1–24.3°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| July | 26.3–27.2°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| August | 26.5–29.1°C | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| September | 24.5–25.4°C | 25.0°C / 77.0°F |
| October | 21.5–23.1°C | 22.1°C / 71.8°F |
| November | 18.9–19.9°C | 19.5°C / 67.1°F |
| December | 16.5–16.9°C | 16.7°C / 62.1°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (42.79, 10.21). 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.
Elba in January
Typical January water temperature near Elba is 15.4°C (59.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–15.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 16.7°C · February 14.6°C.
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Elba in February
Typical February water temperature near Elba is 14.6°C (58.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.4–14.9°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 15.4°C · March 14.8°C.
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Elba in March
Typical March water temperature near Elba is 14.8°C (58.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.6–15.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 14.6°C · April 16.1°C.
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Elba in April
Typical April water temperature near Elba is 16.1°C (61.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.5–16.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 14.8°C · May 19.2°C.
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Elba in May
Typical May water temperature near Elba is 19.2°C (66.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.6–19.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 16.1°C · June 23.7°C.
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Elba in June
Typical June water temperature near Elba is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.1–24.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.2°C · July 26.8°C.
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Elba in July
Typical July water temperature near Elba is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–27.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 23.7°C · August 27.5°C.
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Elba in August
Typical August water temperature near Elba is 27.5°C (81.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.5–29.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.8°C · September 25.0°C.
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Elba in September
Typical September water temperature near Elba is 25.0°C (77.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–25.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.5°C · October 22.1°C.
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Elba in October
Typical October water temperature near Elba is 22.1°C (71.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.5–23.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 25.0°C · November 19.5°C.
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Elba in November
Typical November water temperature near Elba is 19.5°C (67.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.9–19.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 22.1°C · December 16.7°C.
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Elba in December
Typical December water temperature near Elba is 16.7°C (62.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.5–16.9°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 19.5°C · January 15.4°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 | 22.2°C / 72.0°F | 24.5°C / 76.1°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| July | 26.0°C / 78.8°F | 28.0°C / 82.4°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| August | 27.5°C / 81.5°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| September | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 27.2°C / 80.9°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| October | 21.6°C / 70.9°F | 23.5°C / 74.4°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| November | 19.8°C / 67.6°F | 20.8°C / 69.4°F | 21.7°C / 71.1°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3811 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Elba
Tuscan archipelago island with sheltered coves and seagrass-clear water.
- Area
- Tuscany
Elba Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Elba today?
The current sea surface temperature near Elba is 20.1°C (68.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Elba?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.5°C (81.5°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Elba?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 14.6°C (58.3°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Elba today?
At 20.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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