England — Water Temperature Today and Throughout the Year
Discover water temperatures in England (United Kingdom), with real-time data and annual trends. Find all locations in the region and check the water temperature in them. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
- Dover15°C
- Brighton15°C
- Bournemouth15°C
- Folkestone15°C
- Portsmouth15°C
- Worthing15°C
- Eastbourne15°C
- Felixstowe16°C
- Seaford15°C
- Lee-on-the-Solent15°C
- Margate15°C
- Plymouth13°C
- Clacton-on-Sea17°C
- Whitstable16°C
- Exmouth14°C
- Bognor Regis15°C
- Weymouth15°C
- Hunstanton16°C
- Hove15°C
- Frinton-on-Sea16°C
- West Bay14°C
- Southend-on-Sea16°C
- Deal15°C
- Sheringham15°C
- St Ives13°C
- Poole15°C
- West Wittering15°C
- Newquay14°C
- Studland15°C
- Torquay14°C
- Hythe15°C
- Ramsgate15°C
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature in Lakes and Rivers
Popular Lakes
Popular Rivers
Popular Places
- Chester14°C
- Marlow13°C
- Oxford13°C
- Nottingham14°C
- Peterborough14°C
- Cambridge15°C
- York13°C
- Northampton14°C
- Birmingham14°C
- Rotherham13°C
- Warwick12°C
- Maidstone14°C
- Bolton14°C
- Henley-on-Thames13°C
- Windsor13°C
- London15°C
- Manchester14°C
- Ely15°C
- Milton Keynes14°C
- Gloucester11°C
- Bingley13°C
- Shrewsbury13°C
- Winchester12°C
- Bradford14°C
- Wellingborough13°C
- Saint Neots14°C
- Bristol11°C
- Wigan15°C
- Worcester11°C
- Mansfield14°C
- Walsall13°C
- Luton15°C
- Wolverhampton13°C
- Middlesbrough12°C
- Leeds13°C
- Lincoln14°C
- Grantham14°C
- Maidenhead13°C
- Norwich15°C
- Ipswich16°C
- Coventry14°C
- Christchurch13°C
- Stockport14°C
- Newcastle upon Tyne13°C
- Evesham11°C
- Huntingdon14°C
- Stoke-on-Trent14°C
- Abingdon13°C
- Richmond14°C
- Bridgnorth13°C
- Colchester16°C
- Blackburn14°C
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
The sea temperature along the coast of England varies significantly throughout the year, influenced by the North Atlantic currents and seasonal weather changes. In the summer months, particularly from July to September, the sea temperature in southern coastal areas, such as Cornwall and Devon, typically ranges between 15–18°C (59–64°F). The southeast coast, including Brighton and Dover, tends to be slightly warmer due to shallower waters, sometimes reaching 19°C (66°F) on particularly warm days. However, the North Sea coast, covering areas like Yorkshire and Northumberland, remains cooler, usually between 13–16°C (55–61°F) in summer.
During winter, the sea around England is much colder, with temperatures dropping to 6–10°C (43–50°F) depending on location. The North Sea, being more exposed, often has lower temperatures compared to the southwest coast, where the influence of the Gulf Stream provides some warmth. Even in spring and early summer, the water remains chilly, often below 12°C (54°F) until late May. These conditions make swimming in the sea without a wetsuit quite challenging for most people outside of the warmest months.