Playa Principal Sea Water Temperature
A temperate beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around February at about 15.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Playa Principal water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Playa Principal Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Principal occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at15.8°C (60.4°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 | 13.7°C | 15.7°C | 18.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 13.8°C | 15.8°C | 18°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 13°C | 15.7°C | 18.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 12°C | 14.5°C | 17.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 12.5°C | 13.8°C | 15.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 11.5°C | 13.3°C | 14.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 11.6°C | 12.6°C | 13.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 11.4°C | 12.4°C | 13.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 11.6°C | 12.6°C | 13.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 11.4°C | 12.7°C | 13.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 11.8°C | 13.6°C | 15.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 13.5°C | 14.8°C | 17.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Playa Principal
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Principal today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Principal this time of year is 12.6°C (54.7°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.
What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa Principal?
The highest water temperatures in Playa Principal typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Playa Principal in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Principal average around12.6°C (54.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.6°C and a maximum of 13.7°C.