Swimming in Dunkirk in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Dunkirk in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Dunkirk is:

Minimum: 47°F

Average: 52°F

Maximum: 56°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 43°F to 47°F
  • Most common weather: "Partly Cloudy"
  • The wind blows at 1.9mph
  • It rains a total of 4.8in, over 8 day(s).

Should we swim in Dunkirk in december?

No... The water temperature in Dunkirk in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Dunkirk in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 47°F (and only 56°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Dunkirk this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is bad with an average outside temperature of 45°F, 4.8in of precipitation (over 8 days) and 86.14 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Dunkirk in december

December
Average sea temperature 52°F
Minimum sea temperature 47°F
Maximum sea temperature 56°F
Average outside temperature 47°F
Maximum outside temperature 49°F
Minimum outside temperature 45°F
Wind speed 18mph
Wind temperature 38°F
Precipitation 4.8in
Number of days of rain 8 jour(s)
(25%)
Humidity 87%
Visibility in kilometers 8.96km
Cloud cover 61%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Dunkirk

Swim elsewhere in the North of France in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Boulogne-sur-Mer in december52°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Calais in december52°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Le Touquet in december52°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Bray-Dunes in december52°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Wissant in december52°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Audinghen in december52°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Escalles in december53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Petit Fort Philippe in december53°F57°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in the North of France in december: sea temperature by city

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