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 18.9°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

66.0

°F

September 23, 23:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.1°F

Tomorrow:

65.8°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

19:47

Day Length:

12 h. 9 min.

Dunkerque in September

Minimum:

42.6°F

Average:

46.8°F

Maximum:

50.1°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 66.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.9°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 9	67.9°F	66.2°F	66.4°F
Sep 10	67.8°F	66.2°F	66.4°F
Sep 11	67.4°F	66.0°F	66.2°F
Sep 12	67.1°F	65.7°F	66.0°F
Sep 13	66.3°F	65.5°F	65.9°F
Sep 14	66.2°F	65.1°F	65.8°F
Sep 15	67.1°F	64.6°F	65.6°F
Sep 16	67.3°F	64.1°F	65.5°F
Sep 17	66.9°F	64.0°F	65.3°F
Sep 18	66.7°F	64.0°F	65.1°F
Sep 19	66.5°F	63.9°F	64.9°F
Sep 20	66.4°F	64.2°F	64.8°F
Sep 21	66.2°F	63.8°F	64.6°F
Sep 22	66.1°F	63.8°F	64.5°F
Sep 23	66.0°F	63.4°F	64.1°F
Sep 24	65.8°F	62.9°F	63.9°F
Sep 25	65.7°F	62.7°F	63.8°F
Sep 26	65.6°F	62.5°F	63.7°F
Sep 27	65.3°F	61.3°F	63.4°F
Sep 28	65.1°F	61.1°F	63.2°F
Sep 29	64.9°F	60.9°F	63.0°F
Sep 30	64.9°F	61.5°F	63.0°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 21, 2026, reaching a 71.5°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, 64.6°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	66.3°F	23mi
Ostend	65.5°F	27mi
Brugge	64.9°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	66.1°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque