The Desert Sea Water Temperature
A subtropical beach on the Coral Sea, warmest around February at about 26.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
The Desert water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
The Desert Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in The Desert occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, November, December — peaking at26.7°C (80.1°F) in February.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C | 26.1°C | 27.7°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| February | 25.2°C | 26.7°C | 28.4°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| March | 24.3°C | 26.3°C | 28.2°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| April | 23.6°C | 25.1°C | 26.5°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| May | 21.7°C | 23.2°C | 24.5°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| June | 20.4°C | 21.8°C | 23.3°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| July | 18.9°C | 20.7°C | 22°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| August | 18.9°C | 20.3°C | 21.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 19.8°C | 21.1°C | 22.7°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 21°C | 22.5°C | 25°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| November | 22.6°C | 24°C | 25.5°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
| December | 23.7°C | 25.3°C | 27.4°C | Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C) |
Swimming FAQs for The Desert
Is the sea warm enough to swim in The Desert today?
Typical sea surface temperature in The Desert this time of year is 21.1°C (70°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.
What are the warmest months for swimming in The Desert?
The highest water temperatures in The Desert typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in The Desert in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in The Desert average around21.1°C (70.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.8°C and a maximum of 22.7°C.