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English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Perros-Guirec · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 17.0 °C (as of October 20, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

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

17.0 °C
Measured: October 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 17.0° · ☀️ Air 10.0° · high today 14.5°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
English Channel
Photo: besopha · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 827 data points since August 21, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.0 °C on October 19, 2026 · highest value: 20.6 °C on August 21, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 17.0 °C and 18.7 °C.

The current value is 0.7 °C below the October 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 17.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 17.0 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 17.7 °C.

When is the water warmest at English Channel?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (19.6 °C).

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

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