What is the current water temperature in Lorient?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lorient?

As of now, in Lorient, the water temperature is 11.71°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.

France > Lorient

Water temperature in Lorient

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lorient. 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.

53.1

°F

March 20, 17:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.7°F

Tomorrow:

53.4°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

19:26

Day Length:

12 h. 9 min.

Lorient in March

Minimum:

49.2°F

Average:

51.7°F

Maximum:

54.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lorient today

As of now, in Lorient, the water temperature is 53.1°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 2.7°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 47.7°F on 2018.

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 53.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.4°F, while the maximum might reach 54.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorient

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 6	52.8°F	49.4°F	49.9°F
Mar 7	52.4°F	49.8°F	49.8°F
Mar 8	52.2°F	49.9°F	49.7°F
Mar 9	52.3°F	50.4°F	49.8°F
Mar 10	52.8°F	50.9°F	49.9°F
Mar 11	52.9°F	50.7°F	50.1°F
Mar 12	53.4°F	51.7°F	50.2°F
Mar 13	53.0°F	50.8°F	50.3°F
Mar 14	52.4°F	50.4°F	50.5°F
Mar 15	51.9°F	49.8°F	50.4°F
Mar 16	51.7°F	49.5°F	50.5°F
Mar 17	52.0°F	49.1°F	50.5°F
Mar 18	52.7°F	49.0°F	50.6°F
Mar 19	52.7°F	49.6°F	50.6°F
Mar 20	53.1°F	50.2°F	50.4°F
Mar 21	53.4°F	50.7°F	50.7°F
Mar 22	53.6°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Mar 23	53.9°F	51.8°F	51.3°F
Mar 24	53.8°F	51.8°F	51.1°F
Mar 25	54.0°F	51.8°F	51.4°F
Mar 26	54.1°F	51.7°F	51.4°F
Mar 27	54.1°F	51.8°F	51.4°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 Lorient by month

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

The warmest water in Lorient was recorded on July 19, 2022, reaching a 68.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 21, 2025, dipping to 44.8°F. The average readings by season are 50.8°F in Winter, 53.8°F in Spring, 63.5°F in Summer, and 60.2°F in Autumn.