INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Cabo de Gata Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:53 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
21.3°C
70.3°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 (Europe/Madrid). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
2.7°C above
The typical November average is 18.6°C (65.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.5°C
Seven-day average: 21.2°C, versus 21.7°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 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 22.1°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 2022–2025. 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 2022–2025 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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 16.8°C · February 15.5°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 16.0°C · March 15.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 15.5°C · April 17.2°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 15.7°C · May 19.1°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 17.2°C · June 22.3°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.1°C · July 25.5°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 22.3°C · August 27.0°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 25.5°C · September 24.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 27.0°C · October 21.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: September 24.7°C · November 18.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 21.6°C · December 16.8°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: November 18.6°C · January 16.0°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 | 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 | 22.7°C / 72.9°F | 24.6°C / 76.2°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| October | 21.1°C / 70.0°F | 22.6°C / 72.6°F | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| November | 20.9°C / 69.6°F | 21.6°C / 70.9°F | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3810 hourly forecast records across 6 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 21.3°C (70.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.1°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 2022–2025 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 21.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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