El Palo Water Temperature
Updated Sat 03:32 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Oct 3, 2026, 03:32 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
22.9°C
73.2°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
2.2°C above
The typical October average is 20.7°C (69.3°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.5°C
Seven-day average: 23.5°C, versus 23.9°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 El Palo, typical monthly averages range from about 15.2°C (59.4°F) in February to 26.2°C (79.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in El Palo has been 23.8°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near El Palo, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7–16.1°C | 15.4°C / 59.7°F |
| February | 15.0–15.4°C | 15.2°C / 59.4°F |
| March | 15.3–15.9°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
| April | 17.1–17.6°C | 17.3°C / 63.1°F |
| May | 17.8–20.7°C | 19.2°C / 66.6°F |
| June | 20.7–23.3°C | 21.9°C / 71.4°F |
| July | 22.8–26.5°C | 24.5°C / 76.1°F |
| August | 25.7–26.9°C | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
| September | 22.4–25.6°C | 24.1°C / 75.4°F |
| October | 19.9–21.7°C | 20.7°C / 69.3°F |
| November | 16.8–19.9°C | 18.0°C / 64.4°F |
| December | 15.3–18.1°C | 16.6°C / 61.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.71, -4.37). 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.
El Palo in January
Typical January water temperature near El Palo is 15.4°C (59.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.7–16.1°C.
El Palo in February
Typical February water temperature near El Palo is 15.2°C (59.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.0–15.4°C.
El Palo in March
Typical March water temperature near El Palo is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.3–15.9°C.
El Palo in April
Typical April water temperature near El Palo is 17.3°C (63.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.1–17.6°C.
El Palo in May
Typical May water temperature near El Palo is 19.2°C (66.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.8–20.7°C.
El Palo in June
Typical June water temperature near El Palo is 21.9°C (71.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.7–23.3°C.
El Palo in July
Typical July water temperature near El Palo is 24.5°C (76.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–26.5°C.
El Palo in August
Typical August water temperature near El Palo is 26.2°C (79.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–26.9°C.
El Palo in September
Typical September water temperature near El Palo is 24.1°C (75.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.4–25.6°C.
El Palo in October
Typical October water temperature near El Palo is 20.7°C (69.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.9–21.7°C.
El Palo in November
Typical November water temperature near El Palo is 18.0°C (64.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.8–19.9°C.
El Palo in December
Typical December water temperature near El Palo is 16.6°C (61.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.3–18.1°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 | 23.6°C / 74.5°F | 25.8°C / 78.5°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| August | 20.0°C / 68.0°F | 25.0°C / 77.0°F | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| September | 21.5°C / 70.7°F | 23.7°C / 74.7°F | 25.0°C / 77.0°F |
| October | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 23.5°C / 74.3°F | 24.2°C / 75.6°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 El Palo
Malaga beach district with protected swimming areas, small breakwaters and easy shore entry on calm mornings.
- Area
- Malaga
El Palo Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in El Palo today?
The current sea surface temperature near El Palo is 22.9°C (73.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.8°C.
When is the water warmest in El Palo?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 26.2°C (79.2°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in El Palo?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.2°C (59.4°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in El Palo today?
At 22.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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