Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Monterosso Calabro, Italy

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Monterosso Calabro...

Monterosso Calabro is a coastal city in Italy. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 1617 people. The water temperature around Monterosso Calabro varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 14.6°C (58.2°F) in January up to 26.6°C (79.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Monterosso Calabro 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 Monterosso Calabro?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Monterosso Calabro is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Monterosso Calabro. The next good one is Playa Sicily, which is almost 108.7km (67.5miles) away from Monterosso Calabro. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Playa Sicily and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Magaggiari Sicily, which is approximately 178.4km (110.8miles) away from Monterosso Calabro. Another surfspot is Magaggiari Sicily, located approximately 178.4km (110.8miles) from Monterosso Calabro.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are a few other gorgeous beaches near to Monterosso Calabro. The closest one is Pizzo, which is just 7km (4.3miles) away from Monterosso Calabro. Another good beach near Monterosso Calabro is Vibo Valentia, which is approximately 10.8km (6.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Monterosso Calabro?

The sea temperature around Monterosso Calabro is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (80°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Monterosso Calabro. However, during winter, water temperatures reach lows of approximately 15°C (58°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Monterosso Calabro?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when water temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (71-80°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Monterosso Calabro: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Monterosso Calabro...

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