Playazo de Rodalquilar Water Temperature
Updated Sat 03:32 (Europe/Madrid)
Spain · Forecast updated Oct 3, 2026, 03:32 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
24.8°C
76.6°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
3.7°C above
The typical October average is 21.1°C (70.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.8°C
Seven-day average: 24.8°C, versus 25.6°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 Playazo de Rodalquilar, typical monthly averages range from about 14.8°C (58.6°F) in February to 27.3°C (81.1°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Playazo de Rodalquilar has been 25.6°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8–15.9°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
| February | 14.3–15.2°C | 14.8°C / 58.6°F |
| March | 15.1–15.7°C | 15.3°C / 59.5°F |
| April | 16.7–17.5°C | 17.1°C / 62.8°F |
| May | 18.4–20.6°C | 19.5°C / 67.1°F |
| June | 21.3–23.7°C | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
| July | 25.7–26.9°C | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
| August | 26.4–27.8°C | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| September | 24.6–25.7°C | 25.0°C / 77.0°F |
| October | 20.0–22.8°C | 21.1°C / 70.0°F |
| November | 14.3–20.0°C | 18.1°C / 64.6°F |
| December | 14.5–17.7°C | 16.5°C / 61.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.79, -2.04). 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.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in January
Typical January water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.8–15.9°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in February
Typical February water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 14.8°C (58.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.3–15.2°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in March
Typical March water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 15.3°C (59.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.1–15.7°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in April
Typical April water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 17.1°C (62.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.7–17.5°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in May
Typical May water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 19.5°C (67.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.4–20.6°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in June
Typical June water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 22.6°C (72.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.3–23.7°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in July
Typical July water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 26.2°C (79.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–26.9°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in August
Typical August water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 27.3°C (81.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.8°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in September
Typical September water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 25.0°C (77.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.6–25.7°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in October
Typical October water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 21.1°C (70.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.0–22.8°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in November
Typical November water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 18.1°C (64.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.3–20.0°C.
Playazo de Rodalquilar in December
Typical December water temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 16.5°C (61.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 14.5–17.7°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 | 24.9°C / 76.8°F | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| August | 19.9°C / 67.8°F | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| September | 24.3°C / 75.7°F | 25.5°C / 78.0°F | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| October | 24.7°C / 76.5°F | 24.9°C / 76.7°F | 25.0°C / 77.0°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 Playazo de Rodalquilar
Wide protected beach near Rodalquilar and the San Ramon battery, useful for checking north Cabo de Gata swim and snorkel windows.
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Playazo de Rodalquilar Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Playazo de Rodalquilar today?
The current sea surface temperature near Playazo de Rodalquilar is 24.8°C (76.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 25.6°C.
When is the water warmest in Playazo de Rodalquilar?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.3°C (81.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Playazo de Rodalquilar?
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.
Can you swim in Playazo de Rodalquilar today?
At 24.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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