Liguria is a coastal area of Italy on the Ligurian Sea, with 37 tracked beaches. The sea here ranges from about 13°C in the coolest month to 26°C at the summer peak, with roughly 5 months a year sitting above 20°C — the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit. Use the beach list below to check the current sea temperature at each spot before you head out.
Liguria
37 tracked beaches in Liguria, Italy, with live Ligurian Sea temperatures.
Sea
Ligurian Sea
Avg sea temp now
18.0°C
Best months
June – October
Best time to swim in Liguria
The sea in Liguria peaks in August, when the water averages around 26°C.
The main swimming season runs from June – October, when surface temperatures stay comfortable for extended sessions.
On average, 5 months a year sit above 20°C — the threshold most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Shoulder months like May and November are noticeably cooler but often quieter, with fewer crowds and steadier weather.
Outside peak season the water drops toward 16°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable.
The coldest month is typically February at around 13°C, when cold-water swimmers dominate the coast.
Liguria sea temperature history
Long-term climatology for Liguria shows an annual mean sea temperature of 19°C, ranging from 13°C in winter to 26°C at the summer peak.
The seasonal swing is roughly 13°C between the coldest and warmest month — a useful yardstick when comparing years or checking whether the current sea is running above or below average.
Recent decades have trended slightly warmer at Liguria, in line with regional sea-surface temperature records for the wider basin.
Monthly averages below are drawn from multi-decadal climatology and are updated as new observations arrive.
Jan
14°C
Feb
13°C
Mar
14°C
Apr
16°C
May
19°C
Jun
23°C
Jul
25°C
Aug
26°C
Sep
24°C
Oct
21°C
Nov
18°C
Dec
15°C
Values are area averages; individual beaches vary by exposure and depth.
Liguria sea temperature: frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month to swim in Liguria?
August is the warmest month in Liguria, when the sea averages about 26°C. Late-season warmth often persists a few weeks after peak.
When is the sea coldest in Liguria?
The coldest month in Liguria is typically February, when the water averages around 13°C. Cold-water swimmers and surfers dominate this period.
When can you swim in Liguria without a wetsuit?
The main swimming season in Liguria runs from June – October — about 5 months a year when the sea sits above 20°C, the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do I need a wetsuit in Liguria?
Outside peak summer the water in Liguria drops toward 16°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable. In peak months most swimmers go without.
What is the average sea temperature in Liguria?
The long-term annual mean sea temperature in Liguria is about 19°C, based on multi-decadal climatology of the surrounding waters.
How do I check the current sea temperature in Liguria?
The live reading at the top of this page shows the current sea temperature in Liguria, updated hourly from marine buoy and satellite data. The 7-day forecast covers water, air, waves, wind and UV for the week ahead.
Beaches in the Liguria
Ranked by current live sea temperature.
- 1Paraggi BeachSanta Margherita Ligure, Italy18.6°C
- 2Spiaggia di Punta CrenaVarigotti, Italy18.6°C
- 3Deiva MarinaDeiva Marina, Italy18.6°C
- 4Lerici BeachLerici, Italy18.5°C
- 5Finale Ligure BeachFinale Ligure, Italy18.5°C
- 6BonassolaBonassola, Italy18.5°C
- 7Sanremo BeachSanremo, Italy18.4°C
- 8MalpassoFinale Ligure, Italy18.4°C
- 9LaiguegliaLaigueglia, Italy18.4°C
- 10Spiaggia di San FruttuosoCamogli, Italy18.3°C
- 11Riva TrigosoSestri Levante, Italy18.3°C
- 12LavagnaLavagna, Italy18.3°C
- 13Bagni LidoAlassio, Italy18.2°C
- 14Spotorno BeachSpotorno, Italy18.2°C
- 15Camogli BeachCamogli, Italy18.2°C
- 16Bagni MarinaAlassio, Italy18.2°C
- 17Diano MarinaDiano Marina, Italy18.2°C
- 18Varigotti BeachFinale Ligure, Italy18.1°C
- 19FinalpiaFinale Ligure, Italy18.1°C
- 20Baia delle FavoleSestri Levante, Italy18.1°C
- 21Marinella di SarzanaSarzana, Italy18.1°C
- 22Vernazza BeachVernazza, Italy18.0°C
- 23RapalloRapallo, Italy17.9°C
- 24FramuraFramura, Italy17.9°C
- 25FiascherinoLerici, Italy17.9°C
- 26BordigheraBordighera, Italy17.8°C
- 27Baia del SilenzioSestri Levante, Italy17.7°C
- 28Moneglia BeachMoneglia, Italy17.7°C
- 29San TerenzoLerici, Italy17.7°C
- 30Levanto BeachLevanto, Italy17.6°C
- 31Portofino ParaggiPortofino, Italy17.6°C
- 32Alassio BeachAlassio, Italy17.5°C
- 33Baia dei SaraceniVarigotti, Italy17.5°C
- 34ChiavariChiavari, Italy17.5°C
- 35Riomaggiore BeachRiomaggiore, Italy17.4°C
- 36Tellaro BeachLerici, Italy17.4°C
- 37Baia dei DelfiniBergeggi, Italy17.4°C
Swimming in the Liguria — FAQ
How warm is the sea in the Liguria in November?
The Ligurian Sea off the Liguria averages about 18.0°C in November, based on long-term monthly averages for this coast.
When is the best time to swim in the Liguria?
The Liguria is warmest in August (around 26.0°C) and coldest in February (around 13.0°C). There are typically 4 months a year when the water sits above 22°C.
What is the average yearly sea temperature in the Liguria?
Across all twelve months, the sea in the Liguria averages about 19.0°C.
Do you need a wetsuit to swim in the Liguria?
In peak season (around August, ~26.0°C) most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit. Outside summer, when the water drops toward 13.0°C, a 3/2mm to 5/4mm wetsuit is recommended.