INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Marmaris Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:53 (Europe/Istanbul)
Turkey · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
23.7°C
74.7°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 (Europe/Istanbul). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.4°C above
The typical November average is 23.3°C (73.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.3°C
Seven-day average: 23.1°C, versus 24.5°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 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 24.8°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 2022–2025. 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 2022–2025 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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: December 20.9°C · February 18.1°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 19.5°C · March 17.9°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 18.1°C · April 18.5°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: March 17.9°C · May 20.3°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 18.5°C · June 24.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 20.3°C · July 27.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 24.7°C · August 28.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 27.7°C · September 27.4°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 28.6°C · October 25.3°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 27.4°C · November 23.3°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 25.3°C · December 20.9°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 23.3°C · January 19.5°C.
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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 | 26.2°C / 79.2°F | 27.8°C / 82.1°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| October | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 25.4°C / 77.8°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| November | 22.5°C / 72.5°F | 23.1°C / 73.6°F | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3811 hourly forecast records across 6 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 23.7°C (74.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.8°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 2022–2025 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 23.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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