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Water Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra, Portugal: Current, Historical Data and Forecast
On this page, you will find comprehensive information about the sea temperature in Sesimbra in Portugal, including current readings, historical data and trends, monthly averages, as well as weather forecasts and upcoming temperature predictions. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.
Current Water Temperature in Sesimbra
14.3°C
TODAY
14.6°C
YESTERDAY
14.6°C
A WEEK AGO
Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecast of Water Temperature
Today sea water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra is 14.3°C. The water is significantly warmer, and swimming becomes possible for most people. However, caution may still be required for prolonged stays in the water, as extended exposure can cause discomfort. This is a suitable temperature range for short swims and for those accustomed to cooler water. For more comfortable swimming, it is recommended to use proper gear.
It is important to note that these swimming tips and recommendations apply only in good weather. When the air temperature is below 68°F (20°C), and sometimes even below 77°F (25°C), swimming can be unpleasant even with relatively high water temperatures.
Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra Over the Last 30 Days
The water temperature in Sesimbra today is lower than both a week ago and a month ago. Today's sea temperature is generally in line with historical values for this day.
According to our forecast, the sea temperature in Sesimbra will remain nearly unchanged in the coming days, its value will be 14.7°C.
Actual nearshore water temperatures may fluctuate by several degrees from the reported values, especially following heavy rainfall or extended periods of strong winds. Certain wind patterns can cause colder, deeper waters to rise and replace the sun-warmed surface water, leading to noticeable variations.
Our forecast is based on a proprietary mathematical model that considers real-time water temperature changes, historical trends, key weather patterns, wind strength and direction, and air temperature specific to each region. Additionally, we incorporate data from other resorts across Portugal to enhance accuracy.
Water temperature data for Sesimbra and nearby towns and resorts is gathered from various sources, including buoys and satellite sea and ocean surface maps provided by the NOAA agency. We also incorporate data from local authorities in each specific location worldwide to ensure more accurate temperature readings.
Table of Daily Sea Temperature Data
| Date | Current | Average | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | 14.6°C | 14.8°C | |
| Feb 16 | 14.5°C | 15.3°C | |
| Feb 17 | 14.5°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 18 | 14.9°C | 14.5°C | |
| Feb 19 | 15.0°C | 15.5°C | |
| Feb 20 | 14.1°C | 15.0°C | |
| Feb 21 | 14.6°C | 15.3°C | |
| Feb 22 | 14.6°C | 14.8°C | |
| Feb 23 | 15.5°C | 14.4°C | |
| Feb 24 | 15.5°C | 14.5°C | |
| Feb 25 | 15.8°C | 14.6°C | |
| Feb 26 | 15.0°C | 14.6°C | |
| Feb 27 | 15.0°C | 14.6°C | |
| Feb 28 | 15.5°C | 14.7°C | |
| Mar 1 | 15.0°C | 14.7°C | |
| Mar 2 | 14.8°C | 14.7°C |
Sea Temperature in Sesimbra Throughout the Year
Throughout the year, the sea temperature in Sesimbra exceeds 77°F (25°C) for 0 days, exceeds 72°F (22°C) for 0 days, and exceeds 64°F (18°C) for 139 days.
Below is the annual chart of sea temperature changes in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra.
January
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 15.5°C | 17°C |
February
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 15.5°C | 17°C |
March
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 15°C | 17°C |
April
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
May
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 17.5°C | 20°C |
June
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 18.5°C | 21°C |
July
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 19°C | 22°C |
August
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 20°C | 23°C |
September
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 19°C | 22°C |
October
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 18.5°C | 21°C |
November
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 17°C | 20°C |
December
| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
Monthly Water Temperature Histogram for Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra
You can explore detailed data on how the water temperature in Sesimbra varies each month:
What Beaches Are There In and Around Sesimbra?
Praia Do Ouro
Praia Do Ouro is a 3-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms.
Praia Da Ribeira Do Cavalo
Praia Da Ribeira Do Cavalo is a 3-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Sesimbra. There is parking. Snorkeling is possible. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Da California
Praia Da California is a 5-stars sandy beach, is located directly in Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Praia Da California is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Da Cova
Praia Da Cova is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 4 km (2 miles) radius of Sesimbra. There is parking. There are shops. There are cafés. Praia Da Cova is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish.
Praia Da Mijona
Praia Da Mijona is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 4 km (2 miles) radius of Sesimbra. There is parking. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Do Temporal
Praia Do Temporal is a 1-stars pebble beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Sesimbra.
Praia Dos Penedos
Praia Dos Penedos is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 5 km (3 miles) radius of Sesimbra.
Vale Covo Beach
Vale Covo Beach is a 1-stars pebble beach, located in a 6 km (4 miles) radius of Sesimbra.
Praia De Cramesines
Praia De Cramesines is a 1-stars sandy beach, located in a 7 km (4 miles) radius of Sesimbra.
Praia Do Inferno
Praia Do Inferno is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Sesimbra. Snorkeling is possible. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Naturista Do Rio Da Prata
Praia Naturista Do Rio Da Prata is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia De Alfarim
Praia De Alfarim is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Sesimbra. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. Snorkeling is possible. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Bicas Beach
Bicas Beach is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 8 km (5 miles) radius of Sesimbra. There is parking. There are restrooms. Bicas Beach is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering good opportunities to catch local fish. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Do Penedo
Praia Do Penedo is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. It is suitable for surfing.
Praia Da Foz
Praia Da Foz is a 2-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards.
Praia Naturista Da Tramagueira
Praia Naturista Da Tramagueira is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Do Rebenta Bois
Praia Do Rebenta Bois is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 9 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There is parking. There are restrooms. Snorkeling is possible.
Praia Da Lagoa De Albufeira
Praia Da Lagoa De Albufeira is a 4-stars sandy beach, located in a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. There is parking. There are restrooms. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Praia Da Lagoa De Albufeira
Praia Da Lagoa De Albufeira is a 5-stars sandy beach, located in a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are lifeguards on the beach. There is parking. There are cafés. It is suitable for surfing. The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Lagoa De Albufeira
Lagoa De Albufeira is a 3-stars sandy beach, located in a 10 km (6 miles) radius of Sesimbra. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, ensuring high environmental and quality standards. There are restrooms.
Sesimbra Weather
FEBRUARY 23
12°C / 15°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%humidity: 68% | wind: 2 km/h
FEBRUARY 24
14°C / 16°C
clear skyhumidity: 81% | wind: 5 km/h
FEBRUARY 25
9°C / 16°C
clear skyhumidity: 69% | wind: 4 km/h
FEBRUARY 26
11°C / 13°C
overcast clouds: 85-100%humidity: 63% | wind: 2 km/h
Sea Temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra: General Trends and Swimming Opportunities
The climate in the coastal area of the Setúbal District in Portugal features a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, and mild, slightly wet winters. Temperatures during summer usually range from 24°C to 30°C, while in winter they average between 8°C and 15°C.
Sesimbra is located in Europe in the Northern Hemisphere at a latitude of 38 degrees, along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Sesimbra lies within the Setúbal District in Portugal.
The average annual daytime air temperature in Sesimbra is 19°C (66°F), with the average nighttime temperature being 13°C (55°F). The highest average daily temperature occurs in August, reaching 24°C (75°F), while the lowest is in January at 14°C (58°F). As for nighttime temperatures, the minimum average temperature of 8°C (47°F) is recorded in January, and the maximum is in August, reaching 18°C (65°F).
According to historical data, Sesimbra experiences 91 rainy days per year, which accounts for 25 percent of all days in the year. On average, there are 8 rainy days each month. The wettest month is November, with 12 rainy days and 117 mm (4.6 inches) of precipitation, while the driest month is July, which typically has 2 rainy days and only 4 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation.
The average annual water temperature in Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra is 17°C (63°F). In March, the water reaches its lowest point of the year at 13°C (55°F), while in August, it peaks at 23°C (73°F). In Sesimbra, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean never consistently reaches a comfortable level for swimming in any month.
Geographical Location of Sesimbra
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sesimbra and its Water Temperatures
What is the current sea temperature in Sesimbra?
The water temperature today in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra is 58°F (14.3°C).
In which months is the water temperature in Sesimbra comfortable for swimming?
It cannot be guaranteed that the water temperature in Sesimbra will be comfortable for swimming in any month of the year.
What is the water temperature in Sesimbra during the winter?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra during the winter ranges from 14°C to 18°C (57°F to 64°F).
What is the water temperature in Sesimbra during the spring?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra during the spring ranges from 13°C to 20°C (55°F to 68°F).
What is the water temperature in Sesimbra during the summer?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra during the summer ranges from 16°C to 23°C (61°F to 73°F).
What is the water temperature in Sesimbra during the fall?
The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra during the fall ranges from 14°C to 22°C (57°F to 72°F).
Is it possible to swim in the sea in Sesimbra at any time of the year?
The Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra is quite cool, and swimming is only possible in June, July, August, September, and October when the water temperature reaches 21°C (70°F).
Is Sesimbra a popular tourist destination for beach vacations?
Sesimbra has a moderate level of popularity for beach vacations; while it does receive some visitors, it is not among the top seaside destinations, as other locations may offer more favorable conditions.
What sea temperatures can I expect in Sesimbra in the next month?
In March, the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in Sesimbra will range between 55°F (13°C) and 63°F (17°C)