Swimming in French Riviera and Provence in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

Do you want to go to the beach in French Riviera and Provence 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 French Riviera and Provence by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in French Riviera and Provence in january 2025

Here, find the average sea temperature in French Riviera and Provence in january in several coastal cities.

Marseille

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Cannes

on average:

56°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Monaco

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Nice

on average:

57°F

min: 54°F / max: 59°F

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Saint-Tropez

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Toulon

on average:

57°F

min: 54°F / max: 58°F

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Antibes

on average:

56°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Bormes-les-Mimosas

Cassis

on average:

56°F

min: 54°F / max: 59°F

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Fréjus

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Hyères

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 58°F

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Juan-les-Pins

on average:

56°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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La Ciotat

on average:

56°F

min: 55°F / max: 58°F

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Lavandou

on average:

56°F

min: 54°F / max: 58°F

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Menton

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Ramatuelle

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Saint-Raphaël

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Sainte-Maxime

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Bandol

on average:

56°F

min: 54°F / max: 59°F

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Cavalaire

on average:

57°F

min: 55°F / max: 59°F

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Where should you go swimming in French Riviera and Provence in the month of january?

Swimming in French Riviera and Provence in january is freezing

In january in French Riviera and Provence swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

Forget about swimming in Marseille, Cannes, Monaco, Nice, Saint-Tropez, Toulon, Antibes, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Cassis, Fréjus, Hyères, Juan-les-Pins, La Ciotat, Lavandou, Menton, Ramatuelle, Saint-Raphaël, Sainte-Maxime, Bandol and Cavalaire in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!

Where to go swimming in French Riviera and Provence in january: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in january

Marseille

January
Average sea temperature 57°F
Minimum sea temperature 55°F
Maximum sea temperature 59°F
Average outside temperature 50°F
Maximum outside temperature 52°F
Minimum outside temperature 47°F
Precipitation 3.3in
Number of days of precipitation 4 jour(s)
(14%)
Cloud cover 33%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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Cannes

January
Average sea temperature 56°F
Minimum sea temperature 55°F
Maximum sea temperature 59°F
Average outside temperature 50°F
Maximum outside temperature 54°F
Minimum outside temperature 47°F
Precipitation 2.7in
Number of days of precipitation 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Cloud cover 29%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Cannes in january

Monaco

January
Average sea temperature 57°F
Minimum sea temperature 55°F
Maximum sea temperature 59°F
Average outside temperature 50°F
Maximum outside temperature 52°F
Minimum outside temperature 47°F
Precipitation 3.9in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(16%)
Cloud cover 31%
Our opinion freezing swimming

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Nice

January
Average sea temperature 57°F
Minimum sea temperature 54°F
Maximum sea temperature 59°F
Average outside temperature 47°F
Maximum outside temperature 52°F
Minimum outside temperature 43°F
Precipitation 3.7in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(16%)
Cloud cover 29%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Nice in january

Saint-Tropez

January
Average sea temperature 57°F
Minimum sea temperature 55°F
Maximum sea temperature 59°F
Average outside temperature 50°F
Maximum outside temperature 54°F
Minimum outside temperature 47°F
Precipitation 3.5in
Number of days of precipitation 5 jour(s)
(15%)
Cloud cover 32%
Our opinion freezing swimming

More information on swimming in Saint-Tropez in january

List of coastal cities in French Riviera and Provence

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Cannes in januaryfreezing swimming
Monaco in januaryfreezing swimming
Nice in januaryfreezing swimming
Saint-Tropez in januaryfreezing swimming
Toulon in januaryfreezing swimming
Antibes in januaryfreezing swimming
Bormes-les-Mimosas in januaryfreezing swimming
Cassis in januaryfreezing swimming
Fréjus in januaryfreezing swimming
Hyères in januaryfreezing swimming
Juan-les-Pins in januaryfreezing swimming
La Ciotat in januaryfreezing swimming
Lavandou in januaryfreezing swimming
Menton in januaryfreezing swimming
Ramatuelle in januaryfreezing swimming
Saint-Raphaël in januaryfreezing swimming
Sainte-Maxime in januaryfreezing swimming
Bandol in januaryfreezing swimming
Cavalaire in januaryfreezing swimming
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