Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Cerkno, Slovenia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Cerkno...

Cerkno is a coastal city in Slovenia. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1596 people. The water temperature around Cerkno changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 6.9°C (44.4°F) in March up to 24.5°C (76.1°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Cerkno is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Cerkno?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Cerkno is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Cerkno. A spot that might be worth checking out is Lignano Pineta, which is about 52.5km (55.3miles) away from Cerkno. Click here for directions and for more information on Lignano Pineta and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Cerkno are Punta sabbioni Venezia , which is 89.1km (55.3miles) away, and Rock island Rimini , located ca 157.7km (97.9miles) from Cerkno.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Cerkno. A good beach nearby is Grado, which is only 42km (26.1miles) away from Cerkno. Another beautiful beach near Cerkno is Bibione, ca 55.9km (34.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Cerkno?

The water temperature around Cerkno is warm, reaching up to 25°C (76°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during early spring, temperatures cool down to 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Cerkno?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during August, September, and October when water temperatures go up to 20 to 25°C (67-76°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Cerkno: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Cerkno...

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