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

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

Luton is a coastal city in United Kingdom. It is a quite mid-size city close to the ocean with a population of 193669 people. The water temperature around Luton changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.9°C (42.5°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Luton 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 Luton?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Luton is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Luton. The closest decent spot is Shoreham, which is 73.1km (45.4miles) away from Luton. Click here for directions and for more information on Shoreham and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Luton are Hot pipe, which is 73.1km (45.4miles) away, and Brighton West Pier, located roughly 74.1km (46miles) from Luton.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are not many beaches close to Luton. A beach that might be worth checking out is Tenby, which is only 25.9km (16.1miles) away from Luton. Another beach near Luton is Dornoch, 29.3km (18.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Luton?

The sea temperature around Luton is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Luton. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to 6°C (43°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Luton?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (43-52°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Luton: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Luton...

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