INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Tropea Water Temperature
Updated Sun 15:58 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Nov 8, 2026, 15:58 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
21.5°C
70.7°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 8, 2026, 15:58 (Europe/Rome). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C above
The typical November average is 21.0°C (69.8°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 21.7°C, versus 21.9°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 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 22.6°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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 18.3°C · February 15.3°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 16.4°C · March 15.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 15.3°C · April 16.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 15.6°C · May 19.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 16.7°C · June 24.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.7°C · July 28.1°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 24.7°C · August 28.2°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 28.1°C · September 26.4°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 28.2°C · October 23.5°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 26.4°C · November 21.0°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 23.5°C · December 18.3°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 21.0°C · January 16.4°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 | 22.7°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 | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 28.3°C / 83.0°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| October | 21.6°C / 70.9°F | 23.7°C / 74.6°F | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
| November | 21.3°C / 70.3°F | 21.6°C / 70.9°F | 22.1°C / 71.8°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3864 hourly forecast records across 6 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 21.5°C (70.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.6°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 21.5°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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