San Vito lo Capo Water Temperature
Updated Wed 04:51 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Sep 23, 2026, 04:51 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.0°C
80.6°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 23, 2026, 04:51 (Europe/Rome). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.4°C above
The typical September average is 25.6°C (78.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.6°C
Seven-day average: 27.2°C, versus 27.8°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
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 San Vito lo Capo, typical monthly averages range from about 15.2°C (59.4°F) in February to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in July.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in San Vito lo Capo has been 28.5°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near San Vito lo Capo, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9–16.3°C | 16.1°C / 61.0°F |
| February | 15.0–15.4°C | 15.2°C / 59.4°F |
| March | 15.3–15.9°C | 15.7°C / 60.3°F |
| April | 16.2–16.8°C | 16.6°C / 61.9°F |
| May | 18.8–19.6°C | 19.2°C / 66.6°F |
| June | 22.8–24.8°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| July | 26.4–27.7°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| August | 26.7–27.9°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| September | 25.4–25.8°C | 25.6°C / 78.1°F |
| October | 22.6–24.0°C | 23.2°C / 73.8°F |
| November | 20.2–21.1°C | 20.6°C / 69.1°F |
| December | 17.1–17.7°C | 17.5°C / 63.5°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (38.21, 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.
San Vito lo Capo in January
Typical January water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 16.1°C (61.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.9–16.3°C.
San Vito lo Capo in February
Typical February water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 15.2°C (59.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.0–15.4°C.
San Vito lo Capo in March
Typical March water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 15.7°C (60.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.3–15.9°C.
San Vito lo Capo in April
Typical April water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 16.6°C (61.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–16.8°C.
San Vito lo Capo in May
Typical May water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 19.2°C (66.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.8–19.6°C.
San Vito lo Capo in June
Typical June water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–24.8°C.
San Vito lo Capo in July
Typical July water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.7°C.
San Vito lo Capo in August
Typical August water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.7–27.9°C.
San Vito lo Capo in September
Typical September water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 25.6°C (78.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.4–25.8°C.
San Vito lo Capo in October
Typical October water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 23.2°C (73.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–24.0°C.
San Vito lo Capo in November
Typical November water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 20.6°C (69.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.2–21.1°C.
San Vito lo Capo in December
Typical December water temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 17.5°C (63.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.1–17.7°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 | 22.3°C / 72.1°F | 24.4°C / 75.9°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| July | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 27.8°C / 82.1°F | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| August | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| September | 26.0°C / 78.8°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°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 San Vito lo Capo
Sicilian bay with white sand and the Zingaro reserve's clear coves nearby.
- Area
- Sicily
San Vito lo Capo Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in San Vito lo Capo today?
The current sea surface temperature near San Vito lo Capo is 27.0°C (80.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.5°C.
When is the water warmest in San Vito lo Capo?
The water is typically warmest in July, at around 27.1°C (80.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in San Vito lo Capo?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.2°C (59.4°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in San Vito lo Capo today?
At 27.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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