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Beach Weather Today in Villefranche Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Villefranche Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:35 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 86% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 5.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 9.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.1mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

VILLEFRANCHE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 14° 13° 12° 11°
5% 13% 15% 23% 10% 77% 86% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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14°
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14°
14°
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Fri 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
70% 81% 67% 74% 77% 51% 100% 100%
0.1mm 4.4mm 1.8mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 2.8mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 99% 85% 100% 100% 100% 100%
2.9mm 3.2mm 1.2mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 11° 10°
100% 78% 27% 78% 80% 82% 10% 7%
1.9mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
13% 19% 49% 27% 72% 23% 15% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 11° 10°
5% 3% 5% 11% 27% 66% 58% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10°
22% 15% 12% 21% 39% 29% 24% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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Thu 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
1.4m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.6s 6.7s 6.0s 5.3s 5.3s 7.4s 7.2s 7.2s
Fri 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
18
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.3m
0.4m
6.4s 6.6s 6.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.3s 7.8s 7.4s
Sat 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
1.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
7.0s 9.6s 6.2s 6.8s 7.3s 7.4s 7.3s 7.0s
Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.7m
1.7m
1.0m
0.9m
9.6s 7.4s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 8.1s 8.1s
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
7.2s 6.7s 6.4s 6.4s 6.6s 6.0s 5.2s 5.1s
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
4.9s 7.1s 6.8s 6.6s 4.7s 4.6s 4.6s 4.4s
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.6m
1.8m
1.9m
1.9m
1.7m
0.9m
4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 9.2s
Thu 13th March
2:03 AM 8:18 AM 2:51 PM 8:01 PM
0.30 0.59 0.34 0.53
Fri 14th March
2:38 AM 8:39 AM 3:18 PM 8:32 PM
0.30 0.58 0.33 0.54
Sat 15th March
3:11 AM 9:03 AM 3:44 PM 9:06 PM
0.31 0.58 0.33 0.55
Sun 16th March
3:42 AM 9:29 AM 4:07 PM 9:41 PM
0.32 0.57 0.33 0.55
Mon 17th March
4:12 AM 9:56 AM 4:28 PM 10:18 PM
0.34 0.56 0.34 0.56
Tue 18th March
4:40 AM 10:25 AM 4:47 PM 10:57 PM
0.36 0.55 0.35 0.56
Wed 19th March
5:08 AM 10:55 AM 5:05 PM 11:40 PM
0.38 0.54 0.37 0.55
Thu 13th March
14°
0.0mm
27kmh SW
34%
Fri 14th March
12°
9.3mm
8kmh SW
77%
Sat 15th March
13°
9.4mm
13kmh ESE
98%
Sun 16th March
12°
2.1mm
17kmh SW
57%
Mon 17th March
12°
0.0mm
13kmh E
28%
Tue 18th March
12°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
26%
Wed 19th March
12°
0.0mm
23kmh E
22%
Thu 20th March
11°
0.0mm
15kmh E
6%
Fri 21st March
13°
0.0mm
20kmh E
30%
Sat 22nd March
12°
6.7mm
26kmh ENE
75%
Sun 23rd March
12°
2.2mm
6kmh SW
92%
Mon 24th March
14°
0.0mm
10kmh E
53%
Tue 25th March
14°
0.0mm
9kmh E
56%
Wed 26th March
13°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
37%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of moderate rain with an average of 5.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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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