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English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Sassetot-le-Mauconduit, Les Grandes-Dalles · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 19.5 °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.

19.5 °C
Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 19.5° · ☀️ Air 17.7°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
English Channel
Photo: rh43 · CC BY 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: 18.8 °C on July 23, 2026 · highest value: 23.4 °C on August 14, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 19.3 °C and 20.9 °C.

The current value is 0.9 °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 19.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 19.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 20.4 °C.

When is the water warmest at English Channel?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (21.9 °C).

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

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