Tropea Water Temperature
Updated Thu 06:39 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 06:39 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.4°C
81.3°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 24, 2026, 06:39 (Europe/Rome). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.0°C above
The typical September average is 26.4°C (79.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.7°C
Seven-day average: 28.0°C, versus 28.7°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 Tropea, typical monthly averages range from about 15.3°C (59.5°F) in February to 28.2°C (82.8°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Tropea has been 29.0°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Tropea, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3–16.5°C | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| February | 15.1–15.5°C | 15.3°C / 59.5°F |
| March | 15.0–15.9°C | 15.6°C / 60.1°F |
| April | 16.1–17.3°C | 16.7°C / 62.1°F |
| May | 18.9–20.3°C | 19.7°C / 67.5°F |
| June | 24.0–25.7°C | 24.7°C / 76.5°F |
| July | 28.0–28.3°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| August | 27.2–29.8°C | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| September | 25.3–27.2°C | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| October | 22.8–24.2°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| November | 20.3–21.4°C | 21.0°C / 69.8°F |
| December | 18.2–18.4°C | 18.3°C / 64.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (38.71, 15.88). 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.
Tropea in January
Typical January water temperature near Tropea is 16.4°C (61.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.3–16.5°C.
Tropea in February
Typical February water temperature near Tropea is 15.3°C (59.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–15.5°C.
Tropea in March
Typical March water temperature near Tropea is 15.6°C (60.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.0–15.9°C.
Tropea in April
Typical April water temperature near Tropea is 16.7°C (62.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.1–17.3°C.
Tropea in May
Typical May water temperature near Tropea is 19.7°C (67.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.9–20.3°C.
Tropea in June
Typical June water temperature near Tropea is 24.7°C (76.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.0–25.7°C.
Tropea in July
Typical July water temperature near Tropea is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.0–28.3°C.
Tropea in August
Typical August water temperature near Tropea is 28.2°C (82.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–29.8°C.
Tropea in September
Typical September water temperature near Tropea is 26.4°C (79.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.3–27.2°C.
Tropea in October
Typical October water temperature near Tropea is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–24.2°C.
Tropea in November
Typical November water temperature near Tropea is 21.0°C (69.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.3–21.4°C.
Tropea in December
Typical December water temperature near Tropea is 18.3°C (64.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.2–18.4°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 | 22.7°C / 72.9°F | 25.4°C / 77.6°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| July | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| August | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 29.8°C / 85.7°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| September | 26.8°C / 80.2°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2775 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Tropea
Calabrian cliff town with clear Tyrrhenian water and rocky snorkeling.
- Area
- Calabria
Tropea Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Tropea today?
The current sea surface temperature near Tropea is 27.4°C (81.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Tropea?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 28.2°C (82.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Tropea?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.3°C (59.5°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Tropea today?
At 27.4°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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