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 17.21°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.

63.0

°F

October 15, 02:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.2°F

Tomorrow:

62.9°F

Sunrise:

08:13

Sunset:

18:59

Day Length:

10 h. 46 min.

Dunkerque in October

Minimum:

42.8°F

Average:

46.3°F

Maximum:

49.8°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 63.0°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 2.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 63.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.3°F on 2020.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 1	65.3°F	61.2°F	63.1°F
Oct 2	65.8°F	61.1°F	62.9°F
Oct 3	65.5°F	61.0°F	62.7°F
Oct 4	65.0°F	60.9°F	62.5°F
Oct 5	64.9°F	61.1°F	62.3°F
Oct 6	65.8°F	61.0°F	62.2°F
Oct 7	66.4°F	60.8°F	62.0°F
Oct 8	65.5°F	60.6°F	61.7°F
Oct 9	64.9°F	60.6°F	61.5°F
Oct 10	64.2°F	60.5°F	61.3°F
Oct 11	63.3°F	60.4°F	61.0°F
Oct 12	63.5°F	60.3°F	60.9°F
Oct 13	62.9°F	60.2°F	60.8°F
Oct 14	63.2°F	60.1°F	60.5°F
Oct 15	63.0°F	59.9°F	60.4°F
Oct 16	62.9°F	59.8°F	60.2°F
Oct 17	62.7°F	59.9°F	60.0°F
Oct 18	62.3°F	59.6°F	59.7°F
Oct 19	62.2°F	59.4°F	59.6°F
Oct 20	62.1°F	59.3°F	59.5°F
Oct 21	62.0°F	59.3°F	59.4°F
Oct 22	62.0°F	59.7°F	59.4°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 60.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	62.9°F	23mi
Ostend	61.0°F	27mi
Brugge	61.0°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	62.7°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque