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Atlantic Ocean Water Temperature: Current & Historical Data for Coastal Resorts

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

-1.9°C

minimal

16.0°C

average

29.4°C

maximum

Graph of Water Temperature Changes in the Atlantic Ocean Over the Last 60 Days

Water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean by month

Month	Minimum	Maximum
January	-3°C	31°C
February	-3°C	32°C
March	-4°C	31°C
April	-3°C	32°C
May	-3°C	33°C
June	-3°C	32°C
July	-2°C	34°C
August	0°C	34°C
September	0°C	33°C
October	-2°C	32°C
November	-2°C	31°C
December	-3°C	31°C

What is known about the Atlantic Ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean, stretching from the Arctic in the north to the Antarctic in the south, has a wide range of water temperatures depending on the region and time of year. Along the eastern coast of North America and Europe, water temperatures can vary greatly, with the northern areas experiencing cooler conditions. In the summer, water temperatures along the northeastern coast of the United States, such as in New England, typically range from 60°F (16°C) to 70°F (21°C), while the southern coasts of the US and parts of the Caribbean often see temperatures between 75°F (24°C) and 85°F (29°C), providing excellent conditions for swimming and other beach activities.

In the northern parts of the Atlantic, such as the waters off Iceland and northern Europe, water temperatures can be quite chilly, especially in the winter months, often dropping below 40°F (4°C). Swimming in these areas is less common due to the cold temperatures, but in more temperate regions like the Mediterranean or the eastern coast of the United States, the water remains warm enough for comfortable swimming year-round. During the warmer months, many coastal areas of the Atlantic become popular destinations for beach vacations, offering ideal conditions for swimming, surfing, and other water sports.

As the seasons change, the water temperature along the Atlantic's coastlines fluctuates, with colder water found in the northern regions and warmer waters in the south. While the summer months offer the best swimming conditions, regions such as the Caribbean and parts of Florida provide warm waters year-round, making them prime destinations for tourists seeking warm ocean temperatures for swimming and other activities.

List of Countries Bordering the Atlantic Ocean

Popular Resorts of the Atlantic Ocean with the Warmest Water Today

29°C

Barra Nova

Brazil

29°C

Fortaleza

Brazil

29°C

Joao Pessoa

Brazil

29°C

Cocobeach

Gabon

29°C

Pontinhas

Brazil

29°C

Praia dos Carneiros

Brazil

Popular Resorts on the Atlantic Ocean Coast

Frequently Asked Questions About the Atlantic Ocean

What is the water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean right now?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean today ranges from 28°F (-2°C) in Miramichi (Canada) to 84°F (29°C) in Barra Nova (Brazil).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean?

Yes, it is possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean, with water temperatures varying depending on the region and time of year.

In which month does the Atlantic Ocean have the highest and lowest water temperatures?

The highest water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean occurs in July, reaching 93°F (34°C), while the lowest is in March, dropping to 25°F (-4°C).

Is the Atlantic Ocean colder than the Strait of Gibraltar?

Yes, the Atlantic Ocean is slightly colder than the Strait of Gibraltar, as its average annual water temperature is 59°F (15°C), while the Strait of Gibraltar's is 64°F (18°C).

Which countries are washed by the Atlantic Ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean washes Guinea, Faroe Islands, Ireland, Iceland, United States, France, Spain, Angola, Congo, Gambia, Gabon, Liberia, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Western Sahara, South Africa, Morocco, Cape Verde, Greenland, Portugal, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Saint Helena, Suriname, and Uruguay.

What are the most popular resorts located on the Atlantic Ocean?

The most popular beach destinations on the Atlantic Ocean are Tenerife (Spain), Gran Canaria (Spain), Fuerteventura (Spain), Lanzarote (Spain), Miami Beach (United States), Key Largo (United States), Nassau (Bahamas), Las Palmas De Gran Canaria (Spain), Miami (United States), Agadir (Morocco).

Do you have any extended or additional information about the Atlantic Ocean?

The Atlantic Ocean is located in all climatic zones of the Earth. The main part of the ocean is between 40 ° N latitude. and 42 ° S. - is located in subtropical, tropical, subequatorial and equatorial climatic zones. There are high positive air temperatures all year round. The sub-Antarctic and Antarctic latitudes have the most severe climate, and to a lesser extent, the sub-polar, northern latitudes.

The climate of the Atlantic Ocean is determined by its huge meridional length, the nature of atmospheric circulation and the ability of the water surface to significantly equalize the annual temperature variation. The oceanic climate is generally characterized by small fluctuations in air temperature. In the Atlantic Ocean at the equator, they are less than 1 ° С, in subtropical latitudes 5 ° С, and at 60 ° N. sh. and y. sh. - 10 ° C. Only in the northwest and extreme south of the ocean, where the influence of the adjacent continents is most strongly affected, the annual fluctuations exceed 25 ° C.

The warmest month in the Northern Hemisphere is August, in the Southern Hemisphere - February, the coldest - February and August, respectively. In the coldest month, the air temperature drops to + 25 ° С at the equator, + 20 ° С by 20 ° С. sh. and y. sh., 0 ° С at 60 ° n. sh. and up to - 10 ° C at 60 ° S. sh., in the extreme northwest and south of the ocean, the average air temperature over the ocean drops below -25 ° C. At the same time, there is a very noticeable difference in temperature conditions between the eastern and western parts of the ocean, caused by the distribution of warm and cold waters and the peculiarities of atmospheric circulation. Between 30 ° N sh. and 30 ° S. sh. the eastern part of the ocean is colder than the western one.

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