Arabian Sea Water Temperature Today & Regional Overview

Current Water Temperature

The water temperature in the Arabian Sea today ranges from 23.4°C (Bandarbeyla, Somalia) to 32.1°C (Mumbai, India).

As of today, the minimum water temperature in the Arabian Sea ranges from 75°F (23°C) to 79°F (26°C). This is a very comfortable temperature for swimming, and many people can enjoy prolonged stays in the water without feeling cold. The water is pleasantly warm, making it ideal for relaxation and water sports. This temperature range is particularly popular among tourists, as it combines comfort and safety for health.

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 and Swimming Conditions Throughout the Year

Month	Min	Max
January	19°C	31°C
February	19°C	31°C
March	20°C	31°C
April	23°C	32°C
May	24°C	33°C
June	19°C	33°C
July	18°C	34°C
August	20°C	35°C
September	20°C	33°C
October	21°C	32°C
November	24°C	31°C
December	21°C	31°C

The Arabian Sea exhibits warm to moderately warm surface temperatures that vary with season and location. In the northern reaches and close to the Arabian Peninsula, sea surface temperatures typically fall to about 22–26°C in winter months and rise to roughly 28–32°C in summer. In the central and southern parts of the basin the water remains warmer year-round, commonly ranging from about 26–30°C. Seasonal upwelling associated with the southwest monsoon can locally reduce surface temperatures, especially off the coast of Somalia and Oman, where values may drop to about 20–24°C during the peak monsoon period. Warm pre-monsoon and post-monsoon months keep much of the coastline pleasantly balmy for sea bathing.

Swimming Conditions

Swimming in the Arabian Sea is widely practiced and generally permitted along many populated coastlines and resort beaches because the water temperatures are often comfortable for bathing. However, conditions are not uniform: strong currents, tides, seasonal storms during the monsoon, marine hazards such as jellyfish, and localized pollution or coastal erosion can make some areas unsafe at times, and local authorities may close beaches or advise against entering the water. Safe swimming therefore depends on choosing protected, monitored beaches with lifeguard services, heeding seasonal weather and sea-state warnings, and following local guidance, especially during the monsoon and in regions affected by upwelling or heavy shipping traffic.

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