Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kings Lynn, United Kingdom

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kings Lynn...

Kings Lynn is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 34564 people. The water temperature around Kings Lynn has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 5.2°C (41.3°F) in February up to 17.2°C (63°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kings Lynn 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 Kings Lynn?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Kings Lynn is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Kings Lynn?

Not many surf spots are located close to Kings Lynn. A good spot nearby is Sutton on sea, which is 39.1km (24.3miles) away from Kings Lynn. Click here for directions and for more information on Sutton on sea and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also try Broadstairs, which is ca 106.4km (66.1miles) away from Kings Lynn. Another surfspot is Broadstairs, located 106.4km (66.1miles) from Kings Lynn.

Are there gorgeous beaches close to Kings Lynn?

There are not too many beaches near to Kings Lynn. A good beach nearby is Hunstanton, which is 13.5km (8.4miles) away from Kings Lynn. Another nice beach near Kings Lynn is Skegness, approximately 27.4km (17miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Kings Lynn?

The sea temperature around Kings Lynn is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Kings Lynn. However, during late winter, temperatures cool down to approximately 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Kings Lynn?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Kings Lynn: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kings Lynn...

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