Where is the sea warmest in France in May?

Plage de la Salis in France has the warmest sea in France in May, averaging about 17.0 °C. Plage de la Croisette (17.0 °C) and Plage Mala follow close behind.

How many beaches in France are warm enough to swim in May?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in France 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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Warmest sea temperature in France in May

Where the sea is warmest across France during May, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Plage de la Salis (Côte d'Azur, France) tops the list 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 Notre-Dame
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
8
Plage de Pampelonne
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
9
Plage d'Agay
Côte d'Azur · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
10
Plage de Palavas
Languedoc-Roussillon · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
11
Plage de la Grande Motte
Languedoc-Roussillon · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
12
Plage du Cap d'Agde
Languedoc-Roussillon · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
13
Plage de Gruissan
Languedoc-Roussillon · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
14
Plage de Canet
Languedoc-Roussillon · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
15
Paulilles Beach
Languedoc-Roussillon · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
16
Palombaggia
Corsica · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
17
Rondinara
Corsica · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
18
Plage de Saleccia
Corsica · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
19
Plage de Calvi
Corsica · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
20
Plage d'Ostriconi
Corsica · France · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
21
Plage de la Grande Plage
Aquitaine · France · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
22
Plage de la Chambre d'Amour
Aquitaine · France · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
23
Plage de Hendaye
Aquitaine · France · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
24
Plage de la Pointe
Aquitaine · France · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average
25
Plage de la Dune du Pilat
Aquitaine · France · Atlantic Ocean
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
May average

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Where is the sea warmest in France in May?: Plage de la Salis in France has the warmest sea in France in May, averaging about 17.0 °C. Plage de la Croisette (17.0 °C) and Plage Mala follow close behind.
How many beaches in France are warm enough to swim in May?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in France 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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