The Bar Sea Water Temperature
A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around September at about 14.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
The Bar water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
The Bar Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in The Bar occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.6°C (58.3°F) in September.
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 | -0.2°C | 3.5°C | 6.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | -0.4°C | 1.6°C | 4.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | -1°C | 1.4°C | 3.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | -0.5°C | 2.6°C | 6.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | -0.2°C | 5.2°C | 8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 7°C | 9.2°C | 11.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 9.2°C | 12.4°C | 15.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 12.4°C | 14.2°C | 16.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 12.9°C | 14.6°C | 16.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 10.7°C | 13.2°C | 15.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 8.4°C | 10.5°C | 13.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | -0.3°C | 6.6°C | 9.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for The Bar
Is the sea warm enough to swim in The Bar today?
Typical sea surface temperature in The Bar this time of year is 14.6°C (58.3°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 The Bar?
The highest water temperatures in The Bar typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in The Bar in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in The Bar average around14.6°C (58.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.9°C and a maximum of 16.3°C.