Swimming in the North of France in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

Do you want to go to the beach in the North of France in january 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in the North of France by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in the North of France in january 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in the North of France in january in several coastal cities.

Pas-de-Calais in january

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

Berck

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

Nord in january

on average:

46°F

min: 42°F / max: 49°F

on average:

46°F

min: 43°F / max: 49°F

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

Grand-Fort-Philippe

on average:

47°F

min: 44°F / max: 50°F

Where should you go swimming in the North of France in the month of january?

Swimming in the North of France in january is freezing

In january in the North of France swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

Forget about swimming in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Dunkirk, Le Touquet, Bray-Dunes, Wissant, Audinghen, Berck, Escalles, Petit Fort Philippe, Ambleteuse, Equihen-Plage, Grand-Fort-Philippe, Sangatte and Wimereux in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 44°F (and only 50°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in the North of France in january: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in january

Boulogne-sur-Mer

January
Average sea temperature 47°F
Minimum sea temperature 44°F
Maximum sea temperature 50°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 3.7in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(22%)
Cloud cover 58%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Boulogne-sur-Mer in january

Calais

January
Average sea temperature 47°F
Minimum sea temperature 44°F
Maximum sea temperature 50°F
Average outside temperature 45°F
Maximum outside temperature 47°F
Minimum outside temperature 43°F
Precipitation 3.8in
Number of days of precipitation 6 jour(s)
(20%)
Cloud cover 59%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Calais in january

Dunkirk

January
Average sea temperature 46°F
Minimum sea temperature 42°F
Maximum sea temperature 49°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 4.2in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(24%)
Cloud cover 60%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Dunkirk in january

Le Touquet

January
Average sea temperature 47°F
Minimum sea temperature 44°F
Maximum sea temperature 50°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Precipitation 5.1in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(27%)
Cloud cover 61%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Le Touquet in january

Bray-Dunes

January
Average sea temperature 46°F
Minimum sea temperature 43°F
Maximum sea temperature 49°F
Average outside temperature 43°F
Maximum outside temperature 45°F
Minimum outside temperature 40°F
Precipitation 4.1in
Number of days of precipitation 7 jour(s)
(21%)
Cloud cover 61%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Bray-Dunes in january

List of coastal cities in the North of France

Boulogne-sur-Mer in januaryfreezing swimming
Calais in januaryfreezing swimming
Dunkirk in januaryfreezing swimming
Le Touquet in januaryfreezing swimming
Bray-Dunes in januaryfreezing swimming
Wissant in januaryfreezing swimming
Audinghen in januaryfreezing swimming
Berck in januaryfreezing swimming
Escalles in januaryfreezing swimming
Petit Fort Philippe in januaryfreezing swimming
Ambleteuse in januaryfreezing swimming
Equihen-Plage in januaryfreezing swimming
Grand-Fort-Philippe in januaryfreezing swimming
Sangatte in januaryfreezing swimming
Wimereux in januaryfreezing swimming
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