Cabo de Gata Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:07 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
24.8°C
76.6°F
Mild water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 (Europe/Madrid). 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 September average is 24.7°C (76.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 1.1°C
Seven-day average: 25.7°C, versus 24.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
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 Cabo de Gata, typical monthly averages range from about 15.5°C (59.9°F) in February to 27.0°C (80.6°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Cabo de Gata has been 24.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Cabo de Gata, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9–16.2°C | 16.0°C / 60.8°F |
| February | 15.1–16.0°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
| March | 15.4–15.9°C | 15.7°C / 60.3°F |
| April | 16.9–17.6°C | 17.2°C / 63.0°F |
| May | 17.9–20.3°C | 19.1°C / 66.4°F |
| June | 20.7–23.6°C | 22.3°C / 72.1°F |
| July | 23.9–26.9°C | 25.5°C / 77.9°F |
| August | 26.3–27.4°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| September | 23.7–25.5°C | 24.7°C / 76.5°F |
| October | 20.5–22.9°C | 21.6°C / 70.9°F |
| November | 16.6–19.9°C | 18.6°C / 65.5°F |
| December | 15.7–17.6°C | 16.8°C / 62.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.71, -2.21). 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.
Cabo de Gata in January
Typical January water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 16.0°C (60.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.9–16.2°C.
Cabo de Gata in February
Typical February water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–16.0°C.
Cabo de Gata in March
Typical March water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 15.7°C (60.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.4–15.9°C.
Cabo de Gata in April
Typical April water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 17.2°C (63.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.9–17.6°C.
Cabo de Gata in May
Typical May water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 19.1°C (66.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.9–20.3°C.
Cabo de Gata in June
Typical June water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 22.3°C (72.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.7–23.6°C.
Cabo de Gata in July
Typical July water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 25.5°C (77.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.9–26.9°C.
Cabo de Gata in August
Typical August water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–27.4°C.
Cabo de Gata in September
Typical September water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 24.7°C (76.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–25.5°C.
Cabo de Gata in October
Typical October water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 21.6°C (70.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.5–22.9°C.
Cabo de Gata in November
Typical November water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 18.6°C (65.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.6–19.9°C.
Cabo de Gata in December
Typical December water temperature near Cabo de Gata is 16.8°C (62.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.7–17.6°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 | 21.4°C / 70.5°F | 23.1°C / 73.6°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| July | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 26.2°C / 79.2°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| August | 20.7°C / 69.3°F | 25.9°C / 78.7°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| September | 23.1°C / 73.6°F | 24.9°C / 76.8°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2730 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Cabo de Gata
Volcanic Andalusian marine park with seagrass meadows and clear coves.
- Area
- Andalusia
Cabo de Gata Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Cabo de Gata today?
The current sea surface temperature near Cabo de Gata is 24.8°C (76.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Cabo de Gata?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.0°C (80.6°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Cabo de Gata?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.5°C (59.9°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Cabo de Gata today?
At 24.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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