Where is the sea coldest in French Riviera in May?

Plage de la Salis in France has the coldest sea in French Riviera in May, averaging about 17.0 °C. Plage de la Croisette (17.0 °C) and Plage Mala are the next coolest.

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

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

How are these May sea temperatures calculated?

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

Where the sea is coolest across French Riviera during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Plage de la Salis (Côte d'Azur, France) is the coolest at around 17°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
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
2
Plage de la Croisette
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
3
Plage Mala
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
4
Larvotto Beach
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
5
Plage du Lavandou
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
6
Plage de l'Almanarre
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
7
Plage de Pampelonne
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
8
Plage d'Agay
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
9
Plage du Mourillon
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
10
Plage du Prado
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
11
Plage de la Couronne
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
12
Plage du Verdon
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
13
Plage de Passable
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
14
Plage de la Réserve
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
15
Plage de la Napoule
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
16
Plage de l'Aiguille
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
17
Plage de la Batterie
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
18
Plage du Débarquement
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
19
Plage de Gigaro
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
20
Plage de la Bouillabaisse
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
21
Plage de la Nartelle
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
22
Plage des Sablettes
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
23
Plage d'Argent
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
24
Plage de la Palud
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
25
Calanque d'En-Vau
Provence · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average

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French Riviera in May — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in French Riviera in May?: Plage de la Salis in France has the coldest sea in French Riviera in May, averaging about 17.0 °C. Plage de la Croisette (17.0 °C) and Plage Mala are the next coolest.
How many beaches in French Riviera are warm enough to swim in May?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in French Riviera reach 22 °C in May, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these May sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical May rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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