Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Río de la Plata30.14°S, 51.23°WStation BR-RIO-PRA

Praia de Ipanema Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around February at about 26.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Praia de Ipanema water temperature

17.5
63.5°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgRío de la Plata30.14°S, 51.23°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.2°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Praia de Ipanema.
Confidence: High

Praia de Ipanema Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Praia de Ipanema occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at26.3°C (79.3°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
26
Jan
26
Feb
25
Mar
23
Apr
19
May
17
Jun
15
Jul
16
Aug
Current
18
Sep
20
Oct
23
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January24.1°C25.8°C27.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25°C26.3°C30.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March22.2°C25.2°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April19.6°C22.7°C25.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May16.5°C19.3°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June14°C16.6°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July11.9°C15.2°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.1°C15.8°C19.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.6°C17.5°C21.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October16.9°C19.7°C22.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November19.8°C22.5°C25°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December22.8°C24.3°C26°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Praia de Ipanema

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Praia de Ipanema today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Praia de Ipanema this time of year is 17.5°C (63.5°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Praia de Ipanema?

The highest water temperatures in Praia de Ipanema typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Praia de Ipanema in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Praia de Ipanema average around17.5°C (63.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.6°C and a maximum of 21.4°C.

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