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16°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Villefranche Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 20%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 18kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Villefranche Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 04:55 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Villefranche Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 2.9mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 93%.

VILLEFRANCHE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 13° 13° 12° 11°
9% 85% 35% 10% 2% 4% 8% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 13° 11° 11° 11°
0% 18% 52% 85% 100% 71% 78% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 2.9mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12°
88% 95% 86% 77% 100% 100% 100% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 11° 10°
100% 92% 100% 91% 100% 77% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.9mm 0.3mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.8mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 3.1mm 1.6mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 10°
100% 100% 98% 99% 54% 69% 84% 70%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 10° 10°
44% 22% 20% 46% 52% 83% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.9mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
4.2s 3.9s 3.5s 3.2s 4.1s 4.1s 4.5s 4.4s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
4.4s 4.2s 4.2s 4.7s 4.6s 4.2s 4.5s 4.5s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
4.4s 6.0s 4.8s 5.0s 5.8s 5.6s 5.5s 5.3s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
5.2s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.2s 5.1s 5.2s 5.0s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
0.8m
0.9m
1.7m
0.6m
0.5m
4.7s 5.0s 4.8s 4.8s 5.0s 5.0s 8.1s 8.1s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
8.2s 8.3s 8.8s 8.4s 8.2s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
8.4s 8.6s 8.0s 7.6s 7.3s 6.9s 6.7s 6.4s
Thu 18th December
1:19 AM 7:39 AM 2:17 PM 6:56 PM
0.34 0.58 0.41 0.54
Fri 19th December
1:53 AM 8:13 AM 2:57 PM 7:31 PM
0.33 0.60 0.41 0.54
Sat 20th December
2:27 AM 8:51 AM 3:33 PM 8:05 PM
0.33 0.60 0.41 0.54
Sun 21st December
2:59 AM 9:31 AM 4:08 PM 8:40 PM
0.32 0.61 0.41 0.53
Mon 22nd December
3:30 AM 10:14 AM 4:43 PM 9:16 PM
0.31 0.60 0.41 0.52
Tue 23rd December
4:01 AM 10:56 AM 5:21 PM 9:57 PM
0.31 0.60 0.40 0.51
Wed 24th December
4:32 AM 11:37 AM 6:05 PM 10:44 PM
0.31 0.60 0.40 0.50
Thu 18th December
14°
0.0mm
5kmh NE
20%
Fri 19th December
13°
3.5mm
7kmh E
63%
Sat 20th December
13°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
92%
Sun 21st December
13°
2.9mm
16kmh E
95%
Mon 22nd December
11°
7.2mm
16kmh E
100%
Tue 23rd December
12°
0.1mm
7kmh WSW
84%
Wed 24th December
11°
1.2mm
5kmh SE
58%
Thu 25th December
10°
15.3mm
13kmh ENE
82%
Fri 26th December
12°
3.6mm
9kmh NNE
83%
Sat 27th December
13°
3.8mm
10kmh N
80%
Sun 28th December
11°
0.3mm
6kmh NNW
77%
Mon 29th December
11°
0.5mm
3kmh SW
97%
Tue 30th December
10°
1.0mm
6kmh ENE
78%
Wed 31st December
10°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
25%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 74%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Villefranche Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Villefranche Bay, Villefranche, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, France

Experience the beauty and charm of Villefranche Bay, located in the picturesque town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Cote d'Azur, also known as the French Riviera. This stunning coastal region in France is renowned for its breathtaking beaches, crystal-clear waters, and delightful Mediterranean climate. A holiday at Villefranche Bay is perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy a relaxing beach getaway while exploring the rich culture and history of this captivating region.

Beach Type

Villefranche Bay boasts a lovely stretch of sandy beach called Plage des Marinières. The sand is mostly fine grained with some areas having coarser sand or pebbles mixed in. The beach slopes gently into the calm, azure waters of the bay, making it ideal for swimming and wading. Moreover, the rocky seabed and nearby reefs make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts as these conditions attract a variety of marine life to explore.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Villefranche Bay include:

  • Swimming: The gentle slope of the beach into the water makes it perfect for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
  • Snorkeling & Diving: With its rocky seabed and nearby reefs, Villefranche Bay offers some fantastic opportunities to discover colorful fish species and other marine life.
  • Paddleboarding & Kayaking: The calm waters of the bay are ideal for paddleboarding or kayaking along the picturesque coastline.
  • Sunbathing & Relaxing: With its soft sand and warm weather, Villefranche Bay is perfect for spending a day soaking up the sun or reading a book under an umbrella.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts directly on Plage des Marinières in Villefranche-sur-Mer, there are several hotels within walking distance that offer comfortable accommodations with stunning views of Villefranche Bay. Some of the highly recommended hotels include:

Areas to Stay In

When choosing where to stay in Villefranche-sur-Mer, consider the following areas:

  • Old Town (La Vieille Ville): The historic center of Villefranche-sur-Mer is filled with charming narrow streets, colorful buildings, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Staying in this area allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture while being within walking distance to Plage des Marinières.
  • Port de la Santé: This picturesque harbor area is home to a number of waterside restaurants and bars, as well as beautiful views of the bay. Hotels in this area are ideal for those who want to be close to both the beach and the vibrant dining scene.

Beach Amenities

Plage des Marinières offers several amenities for visitors, including:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Lifeguards during peak season
  • Nearby cafes and snack bars for refreshments

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