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Ionian Sea water temperature

Ionian Sea, Scilla · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Ionian Sea is 23.2 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

23.2 °C
Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 23.2° · ☀️ Air 18.3°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Ionian Sea
Photo: Salvatore Migliari · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: good

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 799 data points since August 17, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 23.1 °C on October 15, 2026 · highest value: 30.8 °C on August 27, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 23.1 °C and 26.6 °C.

The current value is 1.6 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Ionian Sea

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Ionian Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 23.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Ionian Sea?
Currently 23.2 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Ionian Sea in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 24.8 °C.

When is the water warmest at Ionian Sea?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (30.2 °C).

How is the water quality at Ionian Sea?
The official classification is: good.

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