Comfortable sea temperature: when can you swim?

Have you ever traveled to Turkey in December to splash in some water? And we are not - x-chilly. In the article, we will analyze what comfortable weather should be for swimming in the sea.

We will also show you where and when the season for a beach holiday. So that you don't buy a ticket to, say, April Kemer and never bathe.

What is the right temperature for swimming in the sea?

For swimming in the sea, the water temperature is from +21 degrees. This is a generally accepted value, but for each degree is individual - someone is not afraid to climb into the water at + 18 ° C, while others swim warmly only at temperatures from + 24 ° C ... + 25 ° C. Many favorite "fresh milk" starts from +28 degrees.

Walruses, no offense. We will bypass you and start with higher degrees. The comfortable sea water temperature for swimming is different for everyone, but in general, the interval boundaries are as follows:

• + 9 ° C ... + 13 ° C - icy, for oh-oh-very seasoned people. Swim for 10 minutes, no more. We ourselves would not have climbed into such a frozen ground for any price.
• + 14 ° C ... + 17 ° C - and again would not risk... But here it feels. Someone is fine, and this someone swims here for an hour and a half.
• + 18 ° C… + 22 ° C is closer in every sense. Entering the sea, which is a little over +20, you will have to endure goosebumps... But then it seems warmer than the air.
• + 22 ° C ... + 24 ° C - optimal water temperature. If you do not consider yourself to be frozen, you will definitely not knock your teeth. Such a sea perfectly refreshes in the scorching sun.
• More than + 25 ° C ... + 27 ° C - new milk, ideal for the sea. But for fresh water bodies in question (the likelihood of catching an infection increases).

Is it possible to swim at 18-20 degrees?

We love to relax at the turn of the seasons, so we are used to the fact that sometimes we can be unlucky with swimming. In the photo we are in Turkey in May, the swimming season began just with our arrival 🙂

Not for long. For non-seasoned adults - up to 5 minutes, And, of course, do not swim far with such parameters. Cold water can provoke seizures. Doubtful benefits.

When can I swim in the sea? Seasons in countries

Good. We figured out the permissible water temperature, went to the pool with the child, prepared a towel. Which country to fly to the beach?

It depends on the time of year (summer or winter) in which your vacation fell. And if the sun beats mercilessly in Russia, it does not mean at all that the coast of Vietnam will meet you the same. Therefore, we look at the tabs below.

When compiling tables, we take into account not only the degrees in the water, but also the weather. Yes, in Thailand, for example, you can swim all year round, but what's the point if the rainy season is raging on the shore?

Some countries lead to separate thematic articles - we have accumulated so many of them that we decided why not mention it for convenience. And no, they are not repeated 🙂

Summer (June - August)

In summer, in the heat, vacationers love to jump into the water from such pontoon bridges.

If you are driving in June, carefully study the division of countries into "we swim all month" and "we start swimming from the second half." Not all coasts have time to warm up!

In July and August throughout the Mediterranean Sea - merciless heat and stuffiness. Such that one cannot hide even at night. More or less tolerable on the Adriatic (Montenegro, Croatia) and the Black Sea (Bulgaria).

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Autumn (September - November)

The end of the season, in our opinion, is the best time for rest - there are few tourists, prices are lower,
the heat subsides, but you can still swim

Autumn is a continuous transition period. There are almost no countries where it would be good both in September and in October, everywhere their weather nuances. But it is guaranteed dry and hot - in the Emirates (great for children) and Egypt.

Winter (December - February)

Winter = Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. You can choose any state - you won’t go wrong. But there are also a couple of countries where you don't need to fly 9+ hours. Reminder: at the end of December and January, rest is the most expensive (though desirable).

You can swim in the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles only 1-2 months a year,
this time we got by with walks along the beach

Spring (March - May)

Spring is spring, and the warm sea is on schedule. Therefore, March and April are like a continuation of the winter season, and places where it is hot are distant and exotic. Of course, you can go to Tunisia, Turkey or Cyprus in April, but only sunbathe, the water is icy.

But the dilemma "where is it warmer to swim in May" can already be resolved by a large number of countries.

Seas where you can swim - table by seasons

Where and when can you swim? Highlighted the season and the sea, when the water will be as pleasant as possible.We do not take into account the Andaman (Thailand), Caribbean (Dominican Republic) seas and the Indian Ocean - all year round warm.

The craving to swim in the heat will not be defeated by anything - not even a 15 degree ocean

Optimal sea water temperature for bathing children and pregnant women

Agree, the first vacation with family and children (newborns or up to 7 years old) at sea is a very controversial matter. Before the trip, a thousand and one questions immediately arise. At what temperature can you swim in the sea with baby? How long? Will he get sick?

Let's dispel your fears. If the child is seasoned, regularly engaged in the pool, you can swim at + 22 ° C. Otherwise, the water temperature should be not lower than + 23 ° C ... + 24 ° C... The main thing is to monitor the condition of the baby, so that in the water he does not become covered with goose bumps, and his lips do not turn blue.

If this is the first experience for a little swimmer, then the child needs to be prepared. At first, the stay should not exceed 10 minutes, then gradually we bring it up to half an hour. After the sea baths, dry the baby thoroughly with a towel.

It is better to go swimming in the warm sea from 8 to 11 o'clock, or in the evening (after 16). The sun is not so active at this time.

As for expectant mothers.

Before vacation, be sure to consult with your doctor about the possibility of a sea holiday. If the specialist sees no reason to prohibit water treatments, you can enjoy leisurely swims. You can not swim provided:

- up to 12 or more than 34 weeks

- the presence of any complications during pregnancy

Why is sea water useful?

✓ prevents the appearance of stretch marks

✓ increases blood circulation → prevention of varicose veins

✓ favorably affects the condition of the fetus

To make a pregnant woman feel comfortable, the water temperature should not be lower than + 22 ° С... The normal air temperature is not less than + 25 ° С. And the optimal bathing time under such conditions is 10-15 minutes. More is possible, but undesirable (to avoid hypothermia).

On the shore, be sure to dry well with a towel and bask in the sun for a couple of minutes. After half an hour (judging by the state of health, of course), you can go into the sea again.

Our travel tips - how to save money?

There should have been a photo of us here, but we decided once again
show the ocean and the beach, because there aren’t many of them? 🙂

We have traveled to more than 30 countries and know, if not the ocean, then several ways to save money on travel. So, once we grabbed a tour to Greece for two (Rhodes) for 25,000 rubles. 11 nights, for a second. True, according to the Fortuna system, but we were lucky.

Firstly, we recommend tour aggregators. Here you can find a ticket within your means of 4 or even all 5 stars. Set up a filter "from cheap" or use the calendar of low prices. You can also search among the burning tours!

• Travelata
• Level.Travel
• Onlinetours

Another tip: for relaxation it is better to choose the off-season. And not when in hotels and on the coast, a banana has nowhere to fall. For popular summer countries, these are May-June and end-September-October. There are still / not so many people, tour operators bring down the price and it will turn out to sunbathe and swim.

And further: Are you planning a vacation in Europe, where you can't go anywhere without excursions? Take a look at Tripster - it's more interesting, cheaper and more authentic; they are conducted by local Russian-speaking residents.

In general, we have a whole text on the topic of cheap tours. There we describe 10 ways to successfully buy a ticket. And do not lay out a fortune on this matter.