November is a popular month to ask about Plage Jacques-Cartier because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 8.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Plage Jacques-Cartier sea temperature in November — averages 8.0°C
The sea at Plage Jacques-Cartier in Canada averages 8.0°C during November, based on long-run climatology for the Gulf of St Lawrence. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · November
8.0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
6/5/4mm hooded fullsuit or drysuit
At 8.0°C only experienced cold-water athletes should enter — full thermal protection required.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Plage Jacques-Cartier
Can you swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in July? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in August? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in September? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in October? — 11.0°C water11.0°CCan you swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in November? — 8.0°C water8.0°CCan you swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in December? — 5.0°C water5.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Plage Jacques-Cartier in November?
Plage Jacques-Cartier averages 8.0°C in November, based on long-run climatology for the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Plage Jacques-Cartier in November?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 8.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Plage Jacques-Cartier in November?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.