INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Lampedusa Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:56 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:56 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
22.7°C
72.9°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:56 (Europe/Rome). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 22.7°C (72.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.6°C
Seven-day average: 23.0°C, versus 23.6°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 Lampedusa, typical monthly averages range from about 16.4°C (61.5°F) in February to 27.9°C (82.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Lampedusa has been 24.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Lampedusa, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1–17.7°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| February | 16.2–16.5°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| March | 16.2–16.6°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| April | 16.8–17.3°C | 17.1°C / 62.8°F |
| May | 18.5–19.7°C | 19.1°C / 66.4°F |
| June | 22.5–24.1°C | 23.2°C / 73.8°F |
| July | 25.9–27.4°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| August | 27.3–28.6°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| September | 26.8–27.5°C | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| October | 24.7–25.6°C | 25.3°C / 77.5°F |
| November | 22.2–23.4°C | 22.7°C / 72.9°F |
| December | 19.3–19.6°C | 19.4°C / 66.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (35.54, 12.63). 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.
Lampedusa in January
Typical January water temperature near Lampedusa is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.1–17.7°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 19.4°C · February 16.4°C.
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Lampedusa in February
Typical February water temperature near Lampedusa is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–16.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 17.4°C · March 16.4°C.
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Lampedusa in March
Typical March water temperature near Lampedusa is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–16.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 16.4°C · April 17.1°C.
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Lampedusa in April
Typical April water temperature near Lampedusa is 17.1°C (62.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.8–17.3°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 16.4°C · May 19.1°C.
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Lampedusa in May
Typical May water temperature near Lampedusa is 19.1°C (66.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.5–19.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 17.1°C · June 23.2°C.
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Lampedusa in June
Typical June water temperature near Lampedusa is 23.2°C (73.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.5–24.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.1°C · July 26.8°C.
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Lampedusa in July
Typical July water temperature near Lampedusa is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–27.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 23.2°C · August 27.9°C.
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Lampedusa in August
Typical August water temperature near Lampedusa is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–28.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.8°C · September 27.2°C.
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Lampedusa in September
Typical September water temperature near Lampedusa is 27.2°C (81.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.8–27.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.9°C · October 25.3°C.
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Lampedusa in October
Typical October water temperature near Lampedusa is 25.3°C (77.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.7–25.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 27.2°C · November 22.7°C.
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Lampedusa in November
Typical November water temperature near Lampedusa is 22.7°C (72.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.2–23.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 25.3°C · December 19.4°C.
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Lampedusa in December
Typical December water temperature near Lampedusa is 19.4°C (66.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.3–19.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 22.7°C · January 17.4°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 | 22.9°C / 73.2°F | 25.2°C / 77.4°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| July | 25.9°C / 78.6°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| August | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°F |
| September | 26.9°C / 80.4°F | 28.8°C / 83.9°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| October | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 25.1°C / 77.2°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| November | 22.2°C / 72.0°F | 22.8°C / 73.0°F | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3838 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Lampedusa
Pelagie island with Rabbit Beach's turtle nesting and crystal-clear shallows.
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Lampedusa Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Lampedusa today?
The current sea surface temperature near Lampedusa is 22.7°C (72.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Lampedusa?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.9°C (82.2°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Lampedusa?
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 Lampedusa today?
At 22.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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