Sea temperature - France: month by month
Average sea temperature each month - a rough guide to when it's worth going. Current month highlighted.
| Month | Average | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7°C | Nicea 14.9°C |
| February | 14.0°C | Cannes 14.2°C |
| March | 14.3°C | Cannes 14.4°C |
| April | 15.7°C | Nicea 16.0°C |
| May | 18.4°C | Nicea 18.8°C |
| June | 22.9°C | Nicea 23.4°C |
| July | 25.0°C | Nicea 26.4°C |
| August | 25.8°C | Cannes 26.8°C |
| September | 23.6°C | Nicea 24.4°C |
| October | 20.9°C | Nicea 21.2°C |
| November | 18.0°C | Nicea 18.4°C |
| December | 15.8°C | Nicea 16.2°C |
Frequently asked questions
In which month is the sea warmest?
Warmest: August, about 25.8°C on average.
When is the sea coldest?
Coldest: February, about 14.0°C on average.
What is the sea temperature in summer?
In summer (June-August) about 24.6°C on average.
In which months is the sea warmest?
The sea usually exceeds 24°C from July to August.
Sea temperature - France, January
Average (January): about 14.7°C. Warmest: Nicea (14.9°C).
Sea temperature - France, February
Average (February): about 14.0°C. Warmest: Cannes (14.2°C).
Sea temperature - France, March
Average (March): about 14.3°C. Warmest: Cannes (14.4°C).
Sea temperature - France, April
Average (April): about 15.7°C. Warmest: Nicea (16.0°C).
Sea temperature - France, May
Average (May): about 18.4°C. Warmest: Nicea (18.8°C).
Sea temperature - France, June
Average (June): about 22.9°C. Warmest: Nicea (23.4°C).
Sea temperature - France, July
Average (July): about 25.0°C. Warmest: Nicea (26.4°C).
Sea temperature - France, August
Average (August): about 25.8°C. Warmest: Cannes (26.8°C).
Sea temperature - France, September
Average (September): about 23.6°C. Warmest: Nicea (24.4°C).
Sea temperature - France, October
Average (October): about 20.9°C. Warmest: Nicea (21.2°C).
Sea temperature - France, November
Average (November): about 18.0°C. Warmest: Nicea (18.4°C).
Sea temperature - France, December
Average (December): about 15.8°C. Warmest: Nicea (16.2°C).