Best time to swim in the French Basque country Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in the French Basque country? 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 the French Basque country.
Swimming in the French Basque country by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in the French Basque country by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Bayonne, Biarritz, Bidart, Hendaye and Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F to 56°F | freezing swimming |
| February | 55°F to 55°F | freezing swimming |
| March | 55°F to 55°F | freezing swimming |
| April | 58°F to 58°F | freezing swimming |
| May | 62°F to 62°F | cold swimming |
| June | 67°F to 67°F | cool swimming |
| July | 69°F to 70°F | cool swimming |
| August | 71°F to 71°F | pleasant swimming |
| September | 70°F to 70°F | cool swimming |
| October | 66°F to 66°F | cool swimming |
| November | 62°F to 62°F | cold swimming |
| December | 58°F to 58°F | freezing swimming |
Where and when should you swim in the French Basque country?
Best time to swim in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
The best month for swimming in Saint-Jean-de-Luz is august .
Other cities and places in the French Basque country:
Water temperatures in the French Basque country over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in the French Basque country for the cities of: Bayonne, Biarritz, Bidart, Hendaye and Saint-Jean-de-Luz.