Where is the sea coldest in French Riviera in February?

Plage de la Salis in France has the coldest sea in French Riviera in February, averaging about 13.0 °C. Plage de la Croisette (13.0 °C) and Plage Mala are the next coolest.

How many beaches in French Riviera are warm enough to swim in February?

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

How are these February sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical February 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 French Riviera in February

Where the sea is coolest across French Riviera during February, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Plage de la Salis (Côte d'Azur, France) is the coolest at around 13°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Plage de la Salis
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
2
Plage de la Croisette
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
3
Plage Mala
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
4
Larvotto Beach
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
5
Plage du Lavandou
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
6
Plage de l'Almanarre
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
7
Plage de Pampelonne
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
8
Plage d'Agay
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
9
Plage du Mourillon
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
10
Plage du Prado
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
11
Plage de la Couronne
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
12
Plage du Verdon
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
13
Plage de Passable
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
14
Plage de la Réserve
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
15
Plage de la Napoule
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
16
Plage de l'Aiguille
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
17
Plage de la Batterie
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
18
Plage du Débarquement
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
19
Plage de Gigaro
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
20
Plage de la Bouillabaisse
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
21
Plage de la Nartelle
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
22
Plage des Sablettes
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
23
Plage d'Argent
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
24
Plage de la Palud
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average
25
Calanque d'En-Vau
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
13°C
February average

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French Riviera in February — frequently asked questions

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

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