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 15.8°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.

60.4

°F

May 27, 07:57

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

60.6°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

21:50

Day Length:

16 h. 4 min.

Dunkerque in June

Minimum:

42.8°F

Average:

47.2°F

Maximum:

50.3°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 60.4°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 3.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. 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 58.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.6°F, while the maximum might reach 62.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 13	56.0°F	56.0°F	54.2°F
May 14	56.0°F	56.9°F	54.6°F
May 15	56.2°F	56.8°F	54.8°F
May 16	55.8°F	56.9°F	54.8°F
May 17	56.0°F	56.3°F	55.1°F
May 18	55.6°F	56.1°F	55.2°F
May 19	55.7°F	55.9°F	55.3°F
May 20	55.7°F	56.7°F	55.6°F
May 21	55.7°F	57.0°F	55.7°F
May 22	56.8°F	57.5°F	56.1°F
May 23	57.8°F	57.9°F	56.4°F
May 24	58.0°F	57.3°F	56.6°F
May 25	59.4°F	57.3°F	56.9°F
May 26	60.3°F	57.3°F	56.9°F
May 27	60.4°F	57.4°F	57.0°F
May 28	60.6°F	57.3°F	57.2°F
May 29	61.0°F	57.8°F	57.6°F
May 30	61.1°F	57.5°F	57.7°F
May 31	61.4°F	57.9°F	58.0°F
Jun 1	61.5°F	58.0°F	58.1°F
Jun 2	61.7°F	58.1°F	58.3°F
Jun 3	62.0°F	59.1°F	58.6°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	59.7°F	23mi
Ostend	60.9°F	27mi
Brugge	60.1°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	60.0°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque