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English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Creances, Printania · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 12.5 °C (as of November 5, 2026, source: Atlasanté).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

12.5 °C
Measured: November 5, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 12.5° · ☀️ Air 6.4° · high today 9.5°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
English Channel
Photo: JackyM59 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 899 data points since September 6, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 12.3 °C on November 5, 2026 · highest value: 21.2 °C on September 6, 2026.

In November, temperatures have ranged between 12.3 °C and 13.4 °C.

The current value is 0.6 °C below the November average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: English Channel

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 12.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 12.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in November?
In November, the water temperature recently averaged 13.1 °C.

When is the water warmest at English Channel?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (19.9 °C).

How is the water quality at English Channel?
The official classification is: excellent.

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