Can you swim at Omaha Beach in January? — 13.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · January
13.0°C
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 13.0°C in January means short dips for most people. A 2 mm shorty or 3/2 mm wetsuit transforms the experience.
Monthly averages set expectations, but the specific beach today depends on wind, swell and recent weather. Check the live value at the top of this page or open the Omaha Beach live page for full conditions.
Best months to swim
July · August · September
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Omaha Beach in January?
Omaha Beach averages 13.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the English Channel.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Omaha Beach in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 13.0°C.
