MacKenzies Bar Sea Water Temperature
A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 13.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
MacKenzies Bar water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
MacKenzies Bar Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in MacKenzies Bar occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at13.8°C (56.8°F) in August.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4°C | 5.5°C | 8.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 0.4°C | 3.3°C | 6.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | -0.4°C | 2.6°C | 4.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 1.2°C | 3.9°C | 6.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 3.7°C | 6.6°C | 11°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 7.3°C | 10°C | 12.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 8.6°C | 12.5°C | 15.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 10.2°C | 13.8°C | 16°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 11.1°C | 13.4°C | 15°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 10.1°C | 12.1°C | 13.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 7.7°C | 10°C | 12.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 4.9°C | 7.8°C | 10.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for MacKenzies Bar
Is the sea warm enough to swim in MacKenzies Bar today?
Typical sea surface temperature in MacKenzies Bar this time of year is 13.4°C (56.1°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.
What are the warmest months for swimming in MacKenzies Bar?
The highest water temperatures in MacKenzies Bar typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in MacKenzies Bar in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in MacKenzies Bar average around13.4°C (56.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.1°C and a maximum of 15°C.