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Is it good to swim in September?

Helpful? It should still be warm enough in mid September. The humidity calms way down after Labor Day, but the water will still be warm. Just check the weather forecast before making plans.



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It will still be plenty warm for swimming in the south of the country, though the north starts to become a bit more dicey. However, it's perfect hiking weather everywhere! Another positive of traveling to Spain in September is that there are a host of local festivals and holidays on the calendar.

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Although it is officially autumn, the pleasant temperatures in the Canary Islands make it possible to keep enjoying summer activities in September, such as swimming, doing water-sports, having dinner outside in the open air…

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September is the best month as the seawater has been warming up for some months under a blistering sun. I've often swum in the sea in Greece in early Sept. Remember the later in Sept, the more chance of the weather turning, so the earlier the better. Water temp can also vary according to where you are in Greece.

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20C: You might like a wetsuit for longer swims but not necessary. 18C: Time for a wetsuit unless your swim time is quite short.

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According to the National Center for Cold Water Safety, water temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit should be treated with caution. Water temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit makes it difficult to control your breathing, and anything lower than 40 degrees is painfully cold.

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88° F: Perfect beach temperature. Hot enough that you have motivation to get in the water, not so hot that you bake too quickly. 90° F: Excellent sunbathing temperature. Total, complete warmness.

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Go early—or go late. late morning, ending with early lunch at the beach, or head there postnap for late-afternoon seaside bonding. The point is, avoid spending a huge chunk of time at the beach in the middle of the day, when UV rays are strongest.

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There's no real optimal temperature, but many people feel “comfortable” swimming in water that is 70° to 78° Fahrenheit.

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