INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Sardinia Water Temperature
Updated Fri 13:57 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 13:57 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
19.6°C
67.3°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 13:57 (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 19.4°C (66.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.0°C
Seven-day average: 20.4°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.
Sardinia has both sheltered coves and open coast. Use the monthly profile as an island guide, then check the exact beach forecast because wind and waves can change the feel of the water.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Sardinia, typical monthly averages range from about 14.1°C (57.4°F) in February to 26.1°C (79.0°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Sardinia has been 22.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Sardinia, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6–15.3°C | 15.0°C / 59.0°F |
| February | 13.6–14.6°C | 14.1°C / 57.4°F |
| March | 14.0–14.8°C | 14.5°C / 58.1°F |
| April | 15.1–16.1°C | 15.6°C / 60.1°F |
| May | 17.9–18.6°C | 18.2°C / 64.8°F |
| June | 21.5–23.5°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| July | 24.3–25.8°C | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| August | 25.4–27.1°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| September | 23.5–24.2°C | 23.8°C / 74.8°F |
| October | 20.6–23.0°C | 21.9°C / 71.4°F |
| November | 19.0–19.8°C | 19.4°C / 66.9°F |
| December | 16.1–16.6°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (41.13, 9.63). 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 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Sardinia in January
Typical January water temperature near Sardinia is 15.0°C (59.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.6–15.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 16.4°C · February 14.1°C.
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Sardinia in February
Typical February water temperature near Sardinia is 14.1°C (57.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 13.6–14.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 15.0°C · March 14.5°C.
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Sardinia in March
Typical March water temperature near Sardinia is 14.5°C (58.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.0–14.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 14.1°C · April 15.6°C.
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Sardinia in April
Typical April water temperature near Sardinia is 15.6°C (60.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–16.1°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 14.5°C · May 18.2°C.
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Sardinia in May
Typical May water temperature near Sardinia is 18.2°C (64.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.9–18.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 15.6°C · June 22.4°C.
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Sardinia in June
Typical June water temperature near Sardinia is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.5–23.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 18.2°C · July 25.1°C.
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Sardinia in July
Typical July water temperature near Sardinia is 25.1°C (77.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.3–25.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 22.4°C · August 26.1°C.
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Sardinia in August
Typical August water temperature near Sardinia is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.4–27.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 25.1°C · September 23.8°C.
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Sardinia in September
Typical September water temperature near Sardinia is 23.8°C (74.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.5–24.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 26.1°C · October 21.9°C.
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Sardinia in October
Typical October water temperature near Sardinia is 21.9°C (71.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.6–23.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: September 23.8°C · November 19.4°C.
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Sardinia in November
Typical November water temperature near Sardinia is 19.4°C (66.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.0–19.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 21.9°C · December 16.4°C.
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Sardinia in December
Typical December water temperature near Sardinia is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.1–16.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: November 19.4°C · January 15.0°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 | 20.2°C / 68.4°F | 23.8°C / 74.8°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| July | 25.9°C / 78.6°F | 27.3°C / 81.2°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| August | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 28.2°C / 82.7°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| September | 24.9°C / 76.8°F | 26.8°C / 80.2°F | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| October | 21.1°C / 70.0°F | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 25.4°C / 77.7°F |
| November | 19.5°C / 67.1°F | 20.1°C / 68.1°F | 21.1°C / 70.0°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3814 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Sardinia
Mediterranean island ringed by white sand and the clear coves of the Maddalena.
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Sardinia Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Sardinia today?
The current sea surface temperature near Sardinia is 19.6°C (67.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Sardinia?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 26.1°C (79.0°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Sardinia?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 14.1°C (57.4°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Sardinia today?
The water is 19.6°C. It may feel cool, but a wetsuit or short swims can help.
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