Birchhead Shore Sea Water Temperature
A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 15.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Birchhead Shore water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Birchhead Shore Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Birchhead Shore occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at15.3°C (59.5°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 | 0.9°C | 4°C | 7.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | -0.9°C | 1.5°C | 4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | -0.7°C | 1.9°C | 4.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 1.5°C | 4.4°C | 7.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 6.1°C | 8.3°C | 12.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 8.2°C | 11.5°C | 14.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 9°C | 14.1°C | 16.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 10.3°C | 15.3°C | 18.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 11.9°C | 14.6°C | 17.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 9.8°C | 12.8°C | 14.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 6.9°C | 9.7°C | 12.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 3.9°C | 6.6°C | 9.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Birchhead Shore
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Birchhead Shore today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Birchhead Shore 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 Birchhead Shore?
The highest water temperatures in Birchhead Shore typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Birchhead Shore in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Birchhead Shore average around14.6°C (58.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.9°C and a maximum of 17.7°C.