Cerro Gordo Water Temperature
Updated Sat 03:32 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Oct 3, 2026, 03:32 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
22.7°C
72.9°F
Mild water
Valid Oct 3, 2026, 03:32 (Europe/Madrid). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.9°C above
The typical October average is 20.8°C (69.4°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 23.2°C, versus 23.1°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 Cerro Gordo, typical monthly averages range from about 15.4°C (59.7°F) in February to 25.7°C (78.3°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Cerro Gordo has been 23.1°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Cerro Gordo, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8–16.2°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
| February | 15.3–15.6°C | 15.4°C / 59.7°F |
| March | 15.4–16.1°C | 15.6°C / 60.1°F |
| April | 17.2–17.3°C | 17.3°C / 63.1°F |
| May | 17.8–19.9°C | 18.9°C / 66.0°F |
| June | 20.4–22.7°C | 21.4°C / 70.5°F |
| July | 22.1–25.7°C | 23.8°C / 74.8°F |
| August | 25.3–26.3°C | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| September | 22.1–25.6°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| October | 20.0–21.5°C | 20.8°C / 69.4°F |
| November | 16.6–20.1°C | 18.1°C / 64.6°F |
| December | 15.7–18.2°C | 16.8°C / 62.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.71, -3.87). 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.
Cerro Gordo in January
Typical January water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.8–16.2°C.
Cerro Gordo in February
Typical February water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 15.4°C (59.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.3–15.6°C.
Cerro Gordo in March
Typical March water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 15.6°C (60.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.4–16.1°C.
Cerro Gordo in April
Typical April water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 17.3°C (63.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.2–17.3°C.
Cerro Gordo in May
Typical May water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 18.9°C (66.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.8–19.9°C.
Cerro Gordo in June
Typical June water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 21.4°C (70.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.4–22.7°C.
Cerro Gordo in July
Typical July water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 23.8°C (74.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–25.7°C.
Cerro Gordo in August
Typical August water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 25.7°C (78.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.3–26.3°C.
Cerro Gordo in September
Typical September water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–25.6°C.
Cerro Gordo in October
Typical October water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 20.8°C (69.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.0–21.5°C.
Cerro Gordo in November
Typical November water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 18.1°C (64.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.6–20.1°C.
Cerro Gordo in December
Typical December water temperature near Cerro Gordo is 16.8°C (62.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.7–18.2°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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 25.4°C / 77.8°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| August | 18.9°C / 66.0°F | 24.7°C / 76.4°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| September | 21.4°C / 70.5°F | 23.1°C / 73.5°F | 24.4°C / 75.9°F |
| October | 22.9°C / 73.2°F | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 23.6°C / 74.5°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2238 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Cerro Gordo
Rocky cliffs and coves on the Malaga-Granada coast, exposed in wind or swell but rewarding for confident snorkelers in settled Mediterranean conditions.
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Cerro Gordo Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Cerro Gordo today?
The current sea surface temperature near Cerro Gordo is 22.7°C (72.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Cerro Gordo?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 25.7°C (78.3°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Cerro Gordo?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.4°C (59.7°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Cerro Gordo today?
At 22.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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