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English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Granville, Le Fourneau · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 19.7 °C (as of September 20, 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.

19.7 °C
Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 19.7° · ☀️ Air 16.0° · high today 19.6°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
English Channel
Photo: Xfigpower · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 590 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 19.6 °C on September 19, 2026 · highest value: 24.5 °C on August 11, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 19.6 °C and 22.0 °C.

The current value is 1.4 °C below the September 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 19.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 19.7 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 21.1 °C.

When is the water warmest at English Channel?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (22.7 °C).

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

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