January is a popular month to ask about Sutton on Sea because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 9.0°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 North Sea.
Sutton on Sea sea temperature in January — averages 9.0°C
The sea at Sutton on Sea in United Kingdom averages 9.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
9.0°C
cold · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 9.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Sutton on Sea
Can you swim at Sutton on Sea in July? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Sutton on Sea in August? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at Sutton on Sea in September? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Sutton on Sea in October? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Sutton on Sea in November? — 12.0°C water12.0°CCan you swim at Sutton on Sea in December? — 10.0°C water10.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Sutton on Sea in January?
Sutton on Sea averages 9.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Sutton on Sea in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 9.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Sutton on Sea in January?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.