Where is the sea coldest in Africa in January?

Sidi Fredj Beach in Algeria has the coldest sea in Africa in January, averaging about 13.0 °C. Tipaza Beach (13.0 °C) and Andalouses Beach are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Africa are warm enough to swim in January?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Africa reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Africa in January

Where the sea is coolest across Africa during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Sidi Fredj Beach (Algiers, Algeria) is the coolest at around 13°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Sidi Fredj Beach
Algiers · Algeria · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
January average
2
Tipaza Beach
Tipaza · Algeria · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
January average
3
Andalouses Beach
Oran · Algeria · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
January average
4
Clifton 2nd Beach
Western Cape · South Africa · Atlantic Ocean
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
14°C
January average
5
Hammamet Yasmine
Nabeul · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
January average
6
Djerba Sidi Mahres
Medenine · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
January average
7
Monastir Skanes
Monastir · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
January average
8
Sousse Boujaffar
Sousse · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
January average
9
Sidi Bou Said Beach
Tunis · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
January average
10
Tabarka Beach
Jendouba · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
January average
11
Agadir Beach
Souss-Massa · Morocco · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
12
Essaouira Beach
Marrakesh-Safi · Morocco · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
13
Asilah Beach
Tangier · Morocco · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
14
Plage Legzira
Guelmim-Oued Noun · Morocco · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
15
Plage de Saidia
Oriental · Morocco · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
16
Plage Quemado
Tanger-Tetouan · Morocco · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
17
Taghazout Beach
Souss-Massa · Morocco · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
18
Plage Achakar
Tanger-Tetouan · Morocco · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
January average
19
Farwa Beach
Zuwara · Libya · Mediterranean Sea
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
18°C
January average
20
Sharks Bay
South Sinai · Egypt · Red Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
January average
21
Mahmya Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
January average
22
Marsa Alam Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
January average
23
El Gouna Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
January average
24
Dahab Lagoon
South Sinai · Egypt · Red Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
January average
25
Stanley Beach
North Coast · Egypt · Mediterranean Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
21°C
January average

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Africa in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Africa in January?: Sidi Fredj Beach in Algeria has the coldest sea in Africa in January, averaging about 13.0 °C. Tipaza Beach (13.0 °C) and Andalouses Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Africa are warm enough to swim in January?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Africa reach 22 °C in January, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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