Best time to swim in Canada Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Canada? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Canada.
Swimming in Canada by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Canada by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Halifax, Quebec City, Vancouver, Saint John and St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador).
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F to 47°F | freezing swimming |
| February | 30°F to 47°F | freezing swimming |
| March | 30°F to 47°F | freezing swimming |
| April | 29°F to 49°F | freezing swimming |
| May | 30°F to 52°F | freezing swimming |
| June | 31°F to 59°F | freezing swimming |
| July | 31°F to 71°F | pleasant swimming* |
| August | 33°F to 73°F | pleasant swimming* |
| September | 34°F to 69°F | cool swimming* |
| October | 31°F to 58°F | freezing swimming |
| November | 30°F to 51°F | freezing swimming |
| December | 30°F to 49°F | freezing swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Canada?
Best time to swim in Quebec City
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Quebec City.
Best time to swim in Vancouver
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Vancouver.
Best time to swim in Saint John
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Saint John.
Best time to swim in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador)
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador).
Other cities and places in Canada:
Water temperatures in Canada over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Canada for the cities of: Halifax, Quebec City, Vancouver, Saint John and St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador).