Best time to swim in England Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in England? 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 England.
Swimming in England by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in England by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: London, Brighton, Bristol, Cornwall and Exmouth.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F to 52°F | freezing swimming |
| February | 44°F to 51°F | freezing swimming |
| March | 44°F to 50°F | freezing swimming |
| April | 46°F to 52°F | freezing swimming |
| May | 49°F to 54°F | freezing swimming |
| June | 54°F to 58°F | freezing swimming |
| July | 58°F to 63°F | cold swimming* |
| August | 58°F to 64°F | cool swimming* |
| September | 57°F to 65°F | cool swimming* |
| October | 55°F to 63°F | cold swimming* |
| November | 52°F to 59°F | freezing swimming |
| December | 48°F to 54°F | freezing swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in England?
Best time to swim in Bristol
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Bristol.
Best time to swim in Exmouth
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Exmouth.
Other cities and places in England:
Water temperatures in England over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in England for the cities of: London, Brighton, Bristol, Cornwall and Exmouth.