Marmaris Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:07 (Europe/Istanbul)
Turkey · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:07 UTC
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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