Tuscany is a coastal area of Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea, with 45 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.
Tuscany
45 tracked beaches in Tuscany, Italy, with live Tyrrhenian Sea temperatures.
Sea
Tyrrhenian Sea
Avg sea temp now
18.0°C
Best months
June – October
Best time to swim in Tuscany
The sea in Tuscany 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.
Tuscany sea temperature history
Long-term climatology for Tuscany 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 Tuscany, 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.
Tuscany sea temperature: frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month to swim in Tuscany?
August is the warmest month in Tuscany, when the sea averages about 26°C. Late-season warmth often persists a few weeks after peak.
When is the sea coldest in Tuscany?
The coldest month in Tuscany is typically February, when the water averages around 13°C. Cold-water swimmers and surfers dominate this period.
When can you swim in Tuscany without a wetsuit?
The main swimming season in Tuscany 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 Tuscany?
Outside peak summer the water in Tuscany 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 Tuscany?
The long-term annual mean sea temperature in Tuscany is about 19°C, based on multi-decadal climatology of the surrounding waters.
How do I check the current sea temperature in Tuscany?
The live reading at the top of this page shows the current sea temperature in Tuscany, 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 Tuscany
Ranked by current live sea temperature.
- 1FenigliaOrbetello, Italy18.7°C
- 2PadulellaPortoferraio, Italy18.7°C
- 3Marina di VecchianoVecchiano, Italy18.6°C
- 4Cala ViolinaScarlino, Italy18.6°C
- 5FetovaiaMarciana, Italy18.6°C
- 6Marina di MassaMassa, Italy18.6°C
- 7Tirrenia BeachTirrenia, Italy18.5°C
- 8Cala del GessoPorto Ercole, Italy18.5°C
- 9La FenigliaPorto Ercole, Italy18.5°C
- 10Cala del GessoPorto Santo Stefano, Italy18.4°C
- 11Marina di AlbereseGrosseto, Italy18.4°C
- 12Forte dei MarmiForte dei Marmi, Italy18.3°C
- 13Cala MartinaScarlino, Italy18.3°C
- 14Cala di FornoAlberese, Italy18.3°C
- 15Marina di PisaPisa, Italy18.3°C
- 16Marina di BibbonaBibbona, Italy18.3°C
- 17Marina di CastagnetoCastagneto Carducci, Italy18.2°C
- 18ViareggioViareggio, Italy18.2°C
- 19RimiglianoSan Vincenzo, Italy18.1°C
- 20Marina di PietrasantaPietrasanta, Italy18.0°C
- 21Marina di CampoCampo nell'Elba, Italy17.9°C
- 22Procchio BeachMarciana, Italy17.8°C
- 23Sant'AndreaMarciana, Italy17.8°C
- 24Principina a MareGrosseto, Italy17.8°C
- 25GiannellaOrbetello, Italy17.8°C
- 26Marina di CecinaCecina, Italy17.8°C
- 27SansonePortoferraio, Italy17.7°C
- 28Castiglione della PescaiaCastiglione della Pescaia, Italy17.7°C
- 29Giannella BeachOrbetello, Italy17.7°C
- 30Punta TorpedinePiombino, Italy17.7°C
- 31Cala GaleraMonte Argentario, Italy17.6°C
- 32Cala Le CannelleScarlino, Italy17.6°C
- 33Marina di GrossetoGrosseto, Italy17.6°C
- 34LaconaCapoliveri, Italy17.6°C
- 35Cala Violina Riva VerdeFollonica, Italy17.6°C
- 36Cala ViolinaScarlino, Italy17.5°C
- 37RocchetteCastiglione della Pescaia, Italy17.5°C
- 38CavoliMarciana, Italy17.5°C
- 39Cala MartinaScarlino, Italy17.4°C
- 40Punta AlaCastiglione della Pescaia, Italy17.4°C
- 41Cala di FornoGrosseto, Italy17.4°C
- 42BarattiPiombino, Italy17.4°C
- 43Lido di CamaioreCamaiore, Italy17.4°C
- 44Lido di CamaioreCamaiore, Italy17.3°C
- 45Cala ViolinaScarlino, Italy17.3°C
Swimming in the Tuscany — FAQ
How warm is the sea in the Tuscany in November?
The Tyrrhenian Sea off the Tuscany 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 Tuscany?
The Tuscany 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 Tuscany?
Across all twelve months, the sea in the Tuscany averages about 19.0°C.
Do you need a wetsuit to swim in the Tuscany?
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.