Piriápolis Sea Water Temperature
A mild beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around February at about 22.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Piriápolis water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Piriápolis Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Piriápolis occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at22.9°C (73.2°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 | 17.7°C | 22.2°C | 24.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| February | 21.1°C | 22.9°C | 25.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| March | 18.8°C | 21.9°C | 26.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| April | 16.5°C | 19.7°C | 21.6°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| May | 14.1°C | 16.6°C | 18.5°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| June | 11°C | 13.5°C | 16.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 6.6°C | 11.5°C | 14.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 9.7°C | 12°C | 15.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 11.2°C | 13.3°C | 16.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 13.3°C | 15.9°C | 18.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 14.6°C | 18.7°C | 21.8°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| December | 17.8°C | 20.9°C | 24.1°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Piriápolis
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Piriápolis today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Piriápolis this time of year is 13.3°C (55.9°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 Piriápolis?
The highest water temperatures in Piriápolis typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Piriápolis in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Piriápolis average around13.3°C (55.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.2°C and a maximum of 16.2°C.