Cabo de Palos Water Temperature
Updated Sat 13:16 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Sep 26, 2026, 13:16 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
25.6°C
78.1°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 26, 2026, 13:16 (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 25.7°C (78.3°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.5°C
Seven-day average: 26.2°C, versus 26.7°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 Cabo de Palos, typical monthly averages range from about 14.7°C (58.5°F) in February to 27.7°C (81.9°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Cabo de Palos has been 26.5°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Cabo de Palos, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8–15.5°C | 15.3°C / 59.5°F |
| February | 14.1–15.3°C | 14.7°C / 58.5°F |
| March | 15.1–15.6°C | 15.4°C / 59.7°F |
| April | 17.1–17.2°C | 17.1°C / 62.8°F |
| May | 19.4–20.4°C | 19.9°C / 67.8°F |
| June | 23.1–24.7°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| July | 26.0–27.8°C | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| August | 26.9–28.8°C | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| September | 24.6–26.9°C | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| October | 22.0–23.1°C | 22.5°C / 72.5°F |
| November | 15.8–19.6°C | 18.3°C / 64.9°F |
| December | 15.1–16.9°C | 16.3°C / 61.3°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (37.63, -0.71). 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 Palos in January
Typical January water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 15.3°C (59.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.8–15.5°C.
Cabo de Palos in February
Typical February water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 14.7°C (58.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.1–15.3°C.
Cabo de Palos in March
Typical March water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 15.4°C (59.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–15.6°C.
Cabo de Palos in April
Typical April water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 17.1°C (62.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.1–17.2°C.
Cabo de Palos in May
Typical May water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 19.9°C (67.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.4–20.4°C.
Cabo de Palos in June
Typical June water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.1–24.7°C.
Cabo de Palos in July
Typical July water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 26.9°C (80.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.0–27.8°C.
Cabo de Palos in August
Typical August water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 27.7°C (81.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.9–28.8°C.
Cabo de Palos in September
Typical September water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 25.7°C (78.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.6–26.9°C.
Cabo de Palos in October
Typical October water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 22.5°C (72.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.0–23.1°C.
Cabo de Palos in November
Typical November water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 18.3°C (64.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.8–19.6°C.
Cabo de Palos in December
Typical December water temperature near Cabo de Palos is 16.3°C (61.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–16.9°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 | 20.9°C / 69.6°F | 23.7°C / 74.7°F | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
| July | 25.9°C / 78.6°F | 27.3°C / 81.2°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| August | 25.4°C / 77.7°F | 28.2°C / 82.7°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| September | 25.1°C / 77.2°F | 26.4°C / 79.6°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2830 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Cabo de Palos
Islas Hormigas reserve with clear water and abundant fish off Murcia.
- Area
- Murcia
Cabo de Palos Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Cabo de Palos today?
The current sea surface temperature near Cabo de Palos is 25.6°C (78.1°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.5°C.
When is the water warmest in Cabo de Palos?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.7°C (81.9°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Cabo de Palos?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 14.7°C (58.5°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Cabo de Palos today?
At 25.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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