Montevideo, Uruguay
Río de la Plata34.87°S, 56.34°WStation UR-MON-PLA

Playa Pajas Blancas Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Río de la Plata, warmest around January at about 24.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa Pajas Blancas water temperature

13.7
56.7°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgRío de la Plata34.87°S, 56.34°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
59.4°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
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.1°C
57.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa Pajas Blancas.
Confidence: High

Playa Pajas Blancas Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa Pajas Blancas occurs inJanuary, February, March, December — peaking at24.2°C (75.6°F) in January.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
24
Jan
24
Feb
23
Mar
20
Apr
16
May
13
Jun
11
Jul
12
Aug
Current
14
Sep
17
Oct
20
Nov
22
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January22.3°C24.2°C26°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February22.4°C24°C25.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March18.8°C22.5°C27.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April16.8°C19.5°C22.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May13.6°C15.9°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.5°C12.9°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July7.5°C11.2°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August9.6°C12°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.8°C13.7°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October14.7°C17°C21.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November17.3°C20.1°C23.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December19.2°C22.3°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa Pajas Blancas

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa Pajas Blancas today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa Pajas Blancas this time of year is 13.7°C (56.7°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 Pajas Blancas?

The highest water temperatures in Playa Pajas Blancas typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa Pajas Blancas in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa Pajas Blancas average around13.7°C (56.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.8°C and a maximum of 16.4°C.

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