Sea temperature - Spain: month by month
Average sea temperature each month - a rough guide to when it's worth going. Current month highlighted.
| Month | Average | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7°C | Teneryfa 20.7°C |
| February | 16.0°C | Teneryfa 20.2°C |
| March | 16.3°C | Teneryfa 20.2°C |
| April | 17.7°C | Teneryfa 20.4°C |
| May | 19.8°C | Gran Canaria 21.4°C |
| June | 22.9°C | Alicante 24.6°C |
| July | 25.1°C | Alicante 27.9°C |
| August | 26.1°C | Alicante 28.8°C |
| September | 24.9°C | Alicante 26.6°C |
| October | 22.7°C | Teneryfa 24.3°C |
| November | 19.9°C | Teneryfa 23.3°C |
| December | 18.1°C | Teneryfa 22.1°C |
Frequently asked questions
In which month is the sea warmest?
Warmest: August, about 26.1°C on average.
When is the sea coldest?
Coldest: February, about 16.0°C on average.
What is the sea temperature in summer?
In summer (June-August) about 24.7°C on average.
In which months is the sea warmest?
The sea usually exceeds 24°C from July to September.
Sea temperature - Spain, January
Average (January): about 16.7°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (20.7°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, February
Average (February): about 16.0°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (20.2°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, March
Average (March): about 16.3°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (20.2°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, April
Average (April): about 17.7°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (20.4°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, May
Average (May): about 19.8°C. Warmest: Gran Canaria (21.4°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, June
Average (June): about 22.9°C. Warmest: Alicante (24.6°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, July
Average (July): about 25.1°C. Warmest: Alicante (27.9°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, August
Average (August): about 26.1°C. Warmest: Alicante (28.8°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, September
Average (September): about 24.9°C. Warmest: Alicante (26.6°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, October
Average (October): about 22.7°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (24.3°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, November
Average (November): about 19.9°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (23.3°C).
Sea temperature - Spain, December
Average (December): about 18.1°C. Warmest: Teneryfa (22.1°C).