India: where to swim in October?
India, in October: the sea is at 29.3 °C on average along the coast, from 28.6 °C to 29.8 °C depending on the spot. Where the water is warmest (29.8 °C), it is very warm. Almost lukewarm: you can get in without any cold shock.
Sea temperature, month by month
| Month | Average temperature | Depending on the spot | Where it is warmest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2 °C | 23.1 °C – 28.5 °C | very warm |
| February | 26.5 °C | 23.6 °C – 28.8 °C | very warm |
| March | 27.9 °C | 25.5 °C – 29.5 °C | very warm |
| April | 29.3 °C | 27.8 °C – 30.3 °C | very warm |
| May | 29.9 °C | 29.2 °C – 30.4 °C | very warm |
| June | 29.6 °C | 28.8 °C – 30.2 °C | very warm |
| July | 28.8 °C | 27.5 °C – 29.8 °C | very warm |
| August | 28.3 °C | 27.0 °C – 29.4 °C | very warm |
| September | 28.7 °C | 27.7 °C – 29.6 °C | very warm |
| October | 29.3 °C | 28.6 °C – 29.8 °C | very warm |
| November | 28.3 °C | 27.4 °C – 29.2 °C | very warm |
| December | 27.2 °C | 25.1 °C – 29.0 °C | very warm |
Compared with September, the water warms up by 0.6 °C in October. The warmest month: May (29.9 °C). The coldest: January (26.2 °C).
Nearby, in October
- People's Republic of China 23.2 °C · very warm
- Taiwan 27.0 °C · very warm
- South Korea 21.0 °C · warm
- Latvia 12.3 °C · cold
- Lithuania 13.4 °C · cold
- Finland 9.8 °C · cold
- Poland 13.1 °C · cold
- Palau 29.5 °C · very warm
- Croatia 20.9 °C · pleasant
And right now?
At sea, 29.9 °C on average across 10 stations, from 29.4 °C (Bouée ancrée 23092) to 30.4 °C (Bouée ancrée 23454). India: water temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in October?
India, in October: 29.3 °C on average along the coast, from 28.6 °C in the coolest waters to 29.8 °C in the warmest (average of the years 2011 to 2025).
Can you swim in October?
Where the water is warmest (29.8 °C), it is very warm. Almost lukewarm: you can get in without any cold shock.
What is the best month for swimming?
The water is warmest in May (29.9 °C on average) and coldest in January (26.2 °C). Where the water is warmest, it goes above 20 °C in these months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Where is the water warmest in October?
The warmest in October: People's Republic of China (23.2 °C), Taiwan (27.0 °C), South Korea (21.0 °C). The coolest: Croatia (20.9 °C).
Where do these temperatures come from?
These are averages of the sea surface temperature from 2011 to 2025, computed from NOAA satellite images (OISST, one value about every 50 km), in a 100 km strip along the coasts of the main country: distant territories (overseas, remote islands) are not counted. It is an estimate, not a measurement taken at the beach: lakes and rivers are not included.