Month-specific sea-surface temperature · Jordan

Aqaba Sea Temperature in March

21.5°C

70.7°F

In March, sea-surface temperature near Aqaba has a historical monthly average of 21.5°C. This is not the reading for any particular holiday date.

Across 2023–2025, the lowest and highest yearly March monthly means were 21.0–22.0°C. These are not daily extremes.

Previous month

February · 21.8°C

Change into March: -0.3°C

Next month

April · 22.4°C

Change into next month: +0.9°C

Can you swim or snorkel in Aqaba in March?

At 21.5°C our temperature-only guide describes the water as cool water. Comfort depends on your cold tolerance, immersion time and wind. A historical average cannot determine whether conditions are safe on any given day.

Do you need a wetsuit?

A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.

Which beach should you choose?

Look for a beach sheltered from the actual forecast waves and wind on your visit. Exposure, currents and entry conditions vary even where water temperatures are similar. Follow local warnings.

Check the current waves, wind and snorkeling forecast →

A live forecast does not predict a future March. Check again close to your trip.

Aqaba Sea Temperature: All 12 Months

Choose a month for available historical evidence, month comparisons and swim guidance. Missing history is clearly marked and never presented as a long-term normal.

January 22.4°C February 21.8°C March 21.5°C April 22.4°C May 23.9°C June 25.9°C July 28.6°C August 29.3°C September 27.9°C October 26.1°C November 25.1°C December 23.7°C

Data source and limitations

Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature; 2023–2025. Marine model grid near 29.45, 35.00. Based on 3 yearly monthly means and 2232 recorded samples. Source methodology.

Modelled sea-surface temperatures do not establish underwater visibility, wildlife, calm currents or safe entry.