Where is the sea coldest in United Kingdom in January?

Fistral Beach in United Kingdom has the coldest sea in United Kingdom in January, averaging about 9.0 °C. Porthcurno (9.0 °C) and Sennen Cove are the next coolest.

How many beaches in United Kingdom are warm enough to swim in January?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom in January

Where the sea is coolest across United Kingdom during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Fistral Beach (Cornwall, United Kingdom) is the coolest at around 9°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Fistral Beach
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
2
Porthcurno
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
3
Sennen Cove
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
4
Kynance Cove
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
5
Polzeath
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
6
Perranporth
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
7
Porthmeor
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
8
Praa Sands
Cornwall · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
9
Woolacombe
Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
10
Croyde Bay
Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
11
Saunton Sands
Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
12
Bantham
Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
13
Blackpool Sands
Devon · United Kingdom · Celtic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
14
Bournemouth Beach
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
15
Sandbanks
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
16
Studland
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
17
Durdle Door
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
18
Weymouth Beach
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
19
West Wittering
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
20
Camber Sands
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
21
Brighton Beach
Dorset & South Coast · United Kingdom · English Channel
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
22
Holkham
East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
23
Cromer Beach
East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
24
Whitby
East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average
25
Scarborough South Bay
East Coast · United Kingdom · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
9°C
January average

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United Kingdom in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in United Kingdom in January?: Fistral Beach in United Kingdom has the coldest sea in United Kingdom in January, averaging about 9.0 °C. Porthcurno (9.0 °C) and Sennen Cove are the next coolest.
How many beaches in United Kingdom are warm enough to swim in January?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in United Kingdom 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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