Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Montebourg, France

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

Montebourg is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 2217 people. The water temperature around Montebourg varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 8.1°C (46.5°F) in January up to 17.9°C (64.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Montebourg 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 Montebourg?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Montebourg is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Montebourg?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Montebourg. The closest one is Anse du Brick, which is 13.4km (9miles) away from Montebourg. Click here to check out more information on Anse du Brick and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Montebourg are Collignon, which is ca 14.4km (9miles) away, and Baubigny, located 20.3km (12.6miles) from Montebourg.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches close to Montebourg. A beach that might be worth checking out is Ventnor, which is only 76.9km (47.8miles) away from Montebourg. Another fun beach near Montebourg is Shanklin, which is ca 79.8km (49.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Montebourg?

The sea temperature around Montebourg is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Montebourg. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to nearly 8°C (46°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, 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 Montebourg?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during December, January, and February. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Montebourg: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Montebourg...

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