INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Updated Fri 20:19 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 20:19 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
23.2°C
73.8°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 20:19 (Europe/Madrid). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
4.9°C above
The typical November average is 18.3°C (64.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.9°C
Seven-day average: 22.6°C, versus 23.5°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.
In the historical baseline for Carboneras, typical monthly averages range from about 14.8°C (58.6°F) in February to 27.5°C (81.5°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Carboneras has been 24.0°C.
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Carboneras, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9–15.9°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
| February | 14.3–15.3°C | 14.8°C / 58.6°F |
| March | 15.2–15.8°C | 15.4°C / 59.7°F |
| April | 16.8–17.6°C | 17.2°C / 63.0°F |
| May | 18.7–20.7°C | 19.6°C / 67.3°F |
| June | 21.8–24.0°C | 22.9°C / 73.2°F |
| July | 25.8–27.2°C | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
| August | 26.6–27.9°C | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| September | 25.0–25.9°C | 25.3°C / 77.5°F |
| October | 20.5–22.9°C | 21.5°C / 70.7°F |
| November | 14.7–20.1°C | 18.3°C / 64.9°F |
| December | 14.6–17.6°C | 16.7°C / 62.1°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.96, -1.79). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Typical January water temperature near Carboneras is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.9–15.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 16.7°C · February 14.8°C.
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Typical February water temperature near Carboneras is 14.8°C (58.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.3–15.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 15.5°C · March 15.4°C.
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Typical March water temperature near Carboneras is 15.4°C (59.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.2–15.8°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 14.8°C · April 17.2°C.
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Typical April water temperature near Carboneras is 17.2°C (63.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.8–17.6°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 15.4°C · May 19.6°C.
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Typical May water temperature near Carboneras is 19.6°C (67.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.7–20.7°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 22.9°C.
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Typical June water temperature near Carboneras is 22.9°C (73.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.8–24.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.6°C · July 26.5°C.
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Typical July water temperature near Carboneras is 26.5°C (79.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.8–27.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 22.9°C · August 27.5°C.
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Typical August water temperature near Carboneras is 27.5°C (81.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.6–27.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.5°C · September 25.3°C.
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Typical September water temperature near Carboneras is 25.3°C (77.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–25.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.5°C · October 21.5°C.
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Typical October water temperature near Carboneras is 21.5°C (70.7°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 25.3°C · November 18.3°C.
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Typical November water temperature near Carboneras is 18.3°C (64.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.7–20.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 21.5°C · December 16.7°C.
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Typical December water temperature near Carboneras is 16.7°C (62.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.6–17.6°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 18.3°C · January 15.5°C.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7°C / 58.5°F | 15.8°C / 60.4°F | 16.4°C / 61.5°F |
| February | 14.1°C / 57.4°F | 14.7°C / 58.4°F | 15.3°C / 59.5°F |
| March | 14.8°C / 58.6°F | 15.1°C / 59.1°F | 15.6°C / 60.1°F |
| April | 15.1°C / 59.2°F | 16.9°C / 62.4°F | 18.9°C / 66.0°F |
| May | 17.2°C / 63.0°F | 19.4°C / 66.8°F | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| June | 20.5°C / 68.9°F | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 25.6°C / 78.1°F |
| July | 25.1°C / 77.2°F | 26.3°C / 79.4°F | 28.3°C / 82.9°F |
| August | 21.7°C / 71.1°F | 26.8°C / 80.2°F | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| September | 23.1°C / 73.6°F | 25.4°C / 77.7°F | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| October | 20.5°C / 68.9°F | 23.6°C / 74.5°F | 25.6°C / 78.1°F |
| November | 17.9°C / 64.2°F | 20.5°C / 68.9°F | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| December | 16.3°C / 61.3°F | 17.1°C / 62.8°F | 18.1°C / 64.6°F |
Profile calculated from 10134 hourly forecast records across 15 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
Pristine Mediterranean waters in Andalusia
The current sea surface temperature near Carboneras is 23.2°C (73.8°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.0°C.
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.5°C (81.5°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 14.8°C (58.6°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
At 23.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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