What is the current water temperature in Dunkerque?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dunkerque?

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 13.61°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Dunkerque

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dunkerque. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

56.5

°F

May 13, 05:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.0°F

Tomorrow:

56.9°F

Sunrise:

06:04

Sunset:

21:30

Day Length:

15 h. 26 min.

Dunkerque in May

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

47.4°F

Maximum:

50.5°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 56.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.9°F, while the maximum might reach 58.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 29	54.7°F	53.2°F	51.5°F
Apr 30	55.2°F	53.4°F	51.7°F
May 1	55.3°F	54.2°F	51.8°F
May 2	55.4°F	53.9°F	52.1°F
May 3	55.8°F	54.1°F	52.2°F
May 4	55.7°F	54.1°F	52.2°F
May 5	55.5°F	54.7°F	52.6°F
May 6	55.6°F	54.8°F	52.8°F
May 7	55.4°F	55.0°F	53.0°F
May 8	55.4°F	54.7°F	53.0°F
May 9	56.0°F	55.0°F	53.4°F
May 10	56.1°F	55.1°F	53.5°F
May 11	55.8°F	55.2°F	53.6°F
May 12	56.0°F	55.2°F	53.6°F
May 13	56.5°F	56.0°F	54.1°F
May 14	56.9°F	56.9°F	54.4°F
May 15	57.1°F	56.8°F	54.7°F
May 16	57.1°F	56.9°F	54.7°F
May 17	57.4°F	56.3°F	55.0°F
May 18	57.6°F	56.1°F	55.1°F
May 19	57.7°F	55.9°F	55.3°F
May 20	58.0°F	56.7°F	55.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque by month

In an average year, Dunkerque offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Dunkerque was recorded on August 13, 2022, reaching a 70.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 46.5°F in Winter, 50.2°F in Spring, 64.4°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	56.3°F	23mi
Ostend	56.2°F	27mi
Brugge	56.2°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	54.7°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque