Menorca Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:07 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.6°C
79.9°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 (Europe/Madrid). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C above
The typical September average is 26.1°C (79.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.8°C
Seven-day average: 27.0°C, versus 27.8°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.
Menorca's coves can be calmer than Mallorca's open coasts. The water follows the western Mediterranean season: coolest in late winter, warmest in August.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Menorca, typical monthly averages range from about 14.7°C (58.5°F) in February to 27.4°C (81.3°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Menorca has been 28.1°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Menorca, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8–16.0°C | 15.9°C / 60.6°F |
| February | 14.1–15.3°C | 14.7°C / 58.5°F |
| March | 14.5–15.5°C | 15.1°C / 59.2°F |
| April | 16.2–16.5°C | 16.3°C / 61.3°F |
| May | 19.0–19.4°C | 19.1°C / 66.4°F |
| June | 22.4–24.7°C | 23.4°C / 74.1°F |
| July | 25.5–27.2°C | 26.6°C / 79.9°F |
| August | 27.1–27.7°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| September | 25.5–26.5°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| October | 22.5–24.7°C | 23.6°C / 74.5°F |
| November | 19.7–20.4°C | 20.2°C / 68.4°F |
| December | 17.4–17.8°C | 17.6°C / 63.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (39.88, 4.13). 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.
Menorca in January
Typical January water temperature near Menorca is 15.9°C (60.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.8–16.0°C.
Menorca in February
Typical February water temperature near Menorca is 14.7°C (58.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.1–15.3°C.
Menorca in March
Typical March water temperature near Menorca is 15.1°C (59.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.5–15.5°C.
Menorca in April
Typical April water temperature near Menorca is 16.3°C (61.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–16.5°C.
Menorca in May
Typical May water temperature near Menorca is 19.1°C (66.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.0–19.4°C.
Menorca in June
Typical June water temperature near Menorca is 23.4°C (74.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.4–24.7°C.
Menorca in July
Typical July water temperature near Menorca is 26.6°C (79.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–27.2°C.
Menorca in August
Typical August water temperature near Menorca is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.1–27.7°C.
Menorca in September
Typical September water temperature near Menorca is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–26.5°C.
Menorca in October
Typical October water temperature near Menorca is 23.6°C (74.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.5–24.7°C.
Menorca in November
Typical November water temperature near Menorca is 20.2°C (68.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.7–20.4°C.
Menorca in December
Typical December water temperature near Menorca is 17.6°C (63.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.4–17.8°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 | 22.0°C / 71.6°F | 24.4°C / 76.0°F | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| July | 25.6°C / 78.1°F | 28.0°C / 82.4°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| August | 28.3°C / 82.9°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| September | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 27.7°C / 81.8°F | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2731 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Menorca
Quietest Balearic, ringed by turquoise coves and protected reserves.
- Area
- Balearic Islands
Menorca Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Menorca today?
The current sea surface temperature near Menorca is 26.6°C (79.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Menorca?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.4°C (81.3°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Menorca?
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 Menorca today?
At 26.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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