Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Armadale, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Armadale...

Armadale is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 9026 people. The water temperature around Armadale varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 5°C (41°F) in February up to 13°C (55.4°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Armadale is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Armadale?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters near Armadale is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Armadale. A spot that might be worth checking out is Pease Bay, which is just 53km (37.8miles) away from Armadale. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pease Bay and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Armadale are Coldingham Bay, which is approximately 60.8km (37.8miles) away, and Bamburgh, located roughly 79.7km (49.5miles) from Armadale.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Armadale. A good beach nearby is Burntisland, which is just 21.7km (13.5miles) away from Armadale. Another fun beach near Armadale is Dunbar, ca 44.1km (27.4miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Armadale?

The water temperature around Armadale is pretty cold, reaching up to 13°C (55°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to approximately 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Armadale?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 8 to 13°C (46-55°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Armadale: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Armadale...

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