Kalkan Water Temperature
Updated Tue 12:31 (Europe/Istanbul)
Turkey · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 12:31 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.1°C
84.4°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 12:31 (Europe/Istanbul). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.7°C above
The typical September average is 28.4°C (83.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 28.7°C, versus 28.9°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
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 Kalkan, typical monthly averages range from about 17.9°C (64.2°F) in March to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Kalkan has been 29.0°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Kalkan, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1–20.3°C | 19.5°C / 67.1°F |
| February | 17.7–19.1°C | 18.4°C / 65.1°F |
| March | 17.4–18.7°C | 17.9°C / 64.2°F |
| April | 17.9–19.8°C | 18.6°C / 65.5°F |
| May | 20.2–21.5°C | 20.9°C / 69.6°F |
| June | 24.0–26.4°C | 25.3°C / 77.5°F |
| July | 27.9–29.2°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| August | 29.2–29.8°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| September | 28.0–28.6°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| October | 25.3–26.5°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| November | 23.0–24.2°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| December | 20.2–21.7°C | 21.2°C / 70.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.29, 29.38). 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.
Kalkan in January
Typical January water temperature near Kalkan is 19.5°C (67.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.1–20.3°C.
Kalkan in February
Typical February water temperature near Kalkan is 18.4°C (65.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.7–19.1°C.
Kalkan in March
Typical March water temperature near Kalkan is 17.9°C (64.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.4–18.7°C.
Kalkan in April
Typical April water temperature near Kalkan is 18.6°C (65.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.9–19.8°C.
Kalkan in May
Typical May water temperature near Kalkan is 20.9°C (69.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.2–21.5°C.
Kalkan in June
Typical June water temperature near Kalkan is 25.3°C (77.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.0–26.4°C.
Kalkan in July
Typical July water temperature near Kalkan is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.9–29.2°C.
Kalkan in August
Typical August water temperature near Kalkan is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–29.8°C.
Kalkan in September
Typical September water temperature near Kalkan is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.0–28.6°C.
Kalkan in October
Typical October water temperature near Kalkan is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.3–26.5°C.
Kalkan in November
Typical November water temperature near Kalkan is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.0–24.2°C.
Kalkan in December
Typical December water temperature near Kalkan is 21.2°C (70.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.2–21.7°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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.0°C / 71.6°F | 25.3°C / 77.6°F | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| July | 25.9°C / 78.6°F | 28.3°C / 83.0°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| August | 28.3°C / 82.9°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| September | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 28.7°C / 83.6°F | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2733 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Kalkan
Lycian coast town with deep-blue clear water and rocky snorkeling coves.
- Area
- Antalya
Kalkan Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Kalkan today?
The current sea surface temperature near Kalkan is 29.1°C (84.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Kalkan?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Kalkan?
The water is typically coldest in March, at around 17.9°C (64.2°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Kalkan today?
At 29.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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