Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Giglio Castello, Italy

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Giglio Castello...

Giglio Castello is a coastal city in Italy. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 557 people. The water temperature around Giglio Castello changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 14.1°C (57.3°F) in March up to 25.9°C (78.6°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 18°C (65°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Giglio Castello 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 Giglio Castello?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Giglio Castello is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Giglio Castello?

There are not many surf spots close to Giglio Castello. The next good one is Ansedonia-Il Cartello, which is about 19.5km (18.2miles) away from Giglio Castello. Click here for directions and for more information on Ansedonia-Il Cartello and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Giglio Castello are Rocchette, which is roughly 29.2km (18.2miles) away, and Marangone, located 49.7km (30.9miles) from Giglio Castello.

Are there beaches near Giglio Castello?

There are some nice beaches in proximity to Giglio Castello. The closest one is Giglio Island, which is 0.8km (0.5miles) away from Giglio Castello. Another gorgeous beach near Giglio Castello is Monte Argentario, which is approximately 11.8km (7.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Giglio Castello?

The sea temperature around Giglio Castello is very warm, reaching up to 26°C (79°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures cool down to approximately 14°C (57°F). In this season, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Giglio Castello?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during February, March, and April. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during June, July, and August when temperatures go up to 21 to 26°C (70-79°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Giglio Castello: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Giglio Castello...

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