Warmest sea in South America in July
947 coastal locations in South America ranked by their typical July sea temperature. Region-wide average in July: 18.2°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.
Warmest in July
Covenas
30.4°C July mean in Colombia
Regional July average
18.2°C
across all 947 coastal locations in South America
Vs annual mean
-2.1°C
below the year-round regional average
What the South America sea feels like in July
At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.
- Warmest month February 22.7°C
- Coldest month August 18.1°C
- Annual mean 20.4°C
- Months above 20°C 7 of 12
South America sea temperature map (live)
The map shows today's latest reading at every South America location. The list below is based on the typical July mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.
Top 50 warmest South America locations in July
Sorted by the typical July mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.
| # | Location | Country | July mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covenas | Colombia | 30.4°C |
| 2 | Tolu | Colombia | 30.4°C |
| 3 | Tintipan Island | Colombia | 30.0°C |
| 4 | Baru Island | Colombia | 29.9°C |
| 5 | Rosario Islands | Colombia | 29.8°C |
| 6 | Costa de Oro | Uruguay | 29.8°C |
| 7 | Arboletes | Colombia | 29.7°C |
| 8 | Barcarena Para | Brazil | 29.6°C |
| 9 | Cameta Para | Brazil | 29.6°C |
| 10 | Limoeiro do Ajuru Para | Brazil | 29.6°C |
| 11 | Oeiras do Para Para | Brazil | 29.6°C |
| 12 | Belem Para | Brazil | 29.6°C |
| 13 | Porto de Mosqueiro Pará | Brazil | 29.5°C |
| 14 | Ananindeua Para | Brazil | 29.5°C |
| 15 | Necocli | Colombia | 29.5°C |
| 16 | Turbo | Colombia | 29.4°C |
| 17 | Cartagena | Colombia | 29.4°C |
| 18 | La Boquilla | Colombia | 29.4°C |
| 19 | Bahia el Tablazo Zulia | Venezuela | 29.3°C |
| 20 | El Toro Zulia | Venezuela | 29.3°C |
| 21 | Punta de Palmas Zulia | Venezuela | 29.3°C |
| 22 | Cocal State of Amapá | Brazil | 29.3°C |
| 23 | Acandi | Colombia | 29.3°C |
| 24 | Capurgana | Colombia | 29.3°C |
| 25 | Ilha Do Brigue State of Amapá | Brazil | 29.3°C |
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| 26 | Malecon Zulia | Venezuela | 29.2°C |
| 27 | Soure Para | Brazil | 29.2°C |
| 28 | Ilha De Colares Pará | Brazil | 29.2°C |
| 29 | Ilha dos Guaras State of Pará | Brazil | 29.1°C |
| 30 | Vigia Para | Brazil | 29.1°C |
| 31 | Belfield Demerara-Mahaica | Guyana | 29.1°C |
| 32 | Linden Upper Demerara-Berbice | Guyana | 29.1°C |
| 33 | Cabimas | Venezuela | 29.1°C |
| 34 | El Toro | Venezuela | 29.1°C |
| 35 | Maracaibo | Venezuela | 29.1°C |
| 36 | Tia Juana | Venezuela | 29.1°C |
| 37 | Macapa Amapa | Brazil | 29.1°C |
| 38 | Santana Amapa | Brazil | 29.1°C |
| 39 | Sao Caetano de Odivelas Para | Brazil | 29.1°C |
| 40 | Charity Pomeroon-Supenaam | Guyana | 29.1°C |
| 41 | Demarara Light Buoy Demerara-Mahaica | Guyana | 29.1°C |
| 42 | Punta Waini Barima-Waini | Guyana | 29.0°C |
| 43 | Marapanim Para | Brazil | 29.0°C |
| 44 | Georgetown | Guyana | 28.9°C |
| 45 | Rosignol | Guyana | 28.9°C |
| 46 | Itaqui Maranhão | Brazil | 28.9°C |
| 47 | Ponta da Madeira Maranhão | Brazil | 28.9°C |
| 48 | Salinopolis Para | Brazil | 28.9°C |
| 49 | Sao Joao de Pirabas Para | Brazil | 28.9°C |
| 50 | New Amsterdam | Guyana | 28.9°C |
Coldest 10 in South America in July
Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which South America coasts to avoid for swimming in July.
| # | Location | Country | July mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronne Ice Shelf Argentine Antarctica | Argentina | -1.8°C |
| 2 | Weddell Sea Argentine Antarctica | Argentina | -1.8°C |
| 3 | Signy Island Argentine Antarctica | Argentina | -1.7°C |
| 4 | Scotia Bay Argentine Antarctica | Argentina | -1.7°C |
| 5 | Bahía San Sebastián Tierra del Fuego | Argentina | 3.7°C |
| 6 | Caleta la Mision Tierra del Fuego | Argentina | 3.7°C |
| 7 | Cabo Posesion Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena | Chile | 4.3°C |
| 8 | Punta Delgada Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena | Chile | 4.3°C |
| 9 | Punta Catalina Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena | Chile | 4.4°C |
| 10 | Rio Grande | Argentina | 4.4°C |