Marmaris Water Temperature

Updated Tue 10:07 (Europe/Istanbul)

Turkey · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

27.7°C

81.9°F

Warm water

Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 (Europe/Istanbul). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.

Versus this month's average

0.3°C above

The typical September average is 27.4°C (81.3°F) from the historical baseline.

Recent trend

Cooling by 0.7°C

Seven-day average: 27.7°C, versus 28.3°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.

Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year

In the historical baseline for Marmaris, typical monthly averages range from about 17.9°C (64.2°F) in March to 28.6°C (83.5°F) in August.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Marmaris has been 28.3°C.

Historical baseline (full year)

Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.

Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Marmaris, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.

Month Typical range Average
January 18.9–20.5°C 19.5°C / 67.1°F
February 17.5–18.7°C 18.1°C / 64.6°F
March 17.5–18.3°C 17.9°C / 64.2°F
April 17.9–19.5°C 18.5°C / 65.3°F
May 19.9–20.9°C 20.3°C / 68.5°F
June 23.7–25.4°C 24.7°C / 76.5°F
July 26.8–28.3°C 27.7°C / 81.9°F
August 28.4–29.0°C 28.6°C / 83.5°F
September 27.0–27.7°C 27.4°C / 81.3°F
October 24.6–26.0°C 25.3°C / 77.5°F
November 22.9–24.0°C 23.3°C / 73.9°F
December 20.1–21.5°C 20.9°C / 69.6°F

Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.79, 28.38). 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.

Marmaris in January

Typical January water temperature near Marmaris is 19.5°C (67.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.9–20.5°C.

Marmaris in February

Typical February water temperature near Marmaris is 18.1°C (64.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.5–18.7°C.

Marmaris in March

Typical March water temperature near Marmaris is 17.9°C (64.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.5–18.3°C.

Marmaris in April

Typical April water temperature near Marmaris is 18.5°C (65.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.9–19.5°C.

Marmaris in May

Typical May water temperature near Marmaris is 20.3°C (68.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.9–20.9°C.

Marmaris in June

Typical June water temperature near Marmaris is 24.7°C (76.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–25.4°C.

Marmaris in July

Typical July water temperature near Marmaris is 27.7°C (81.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.8–28.3°C.

Marmaris in August

Typical August water temperature near Marmaris is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–29.0°C.

Marmaris in September

Typical September water temperature near Marmaris is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.0–27.7°C.

Marmaris in October

Typical October water temperature near Marmaris is 25.3°C (77.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.6–26.0°C.

Marmaris in November

Typical November water temperature near Marmaris is 23.3°C (73.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.9–24.0°C.

Marmaris in December

Typical December water temperature near Marmaris is 20.9°C (69.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.1–21.5°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 22.2°C / 72.0°F 25.1°C / 77.1°F 27.9°C / 82.2°F
July 25.2°C / 77.4°F 27.2°C / 80.9°F 29.7°C / 85.5°F
August 26.6°C / 79.9°F 28.6°C / 83.5°F 30.0°C / 86.0°F
September 27.1°C / 80.8°F 28.1°C / 82.6°F 29.4°C / 84.9°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 Marmaris

Aegean-Med resort with sheltered bays and clear water around Turunç.

Area
Muğla

Marmaris Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the water temperature in Marmaris today?

The current sea surface temperature near Marmaris is 27.7°C (81.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.3°C.

When is the water warmest in Marmaris?

The water is typically warmest in August, at around 28.6°C (83.5°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.

When is the water coldest in Marmaris?

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 Marmaris today?

At 27.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

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