Beach Weather in Villefranche Bay, Villefranche, France

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14°
 
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13°
 
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13°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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21°
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22°
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23°
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21°
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19°
 
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16°
 
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14°
 

Beach Weather Today in Villefranche Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 47kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Villefranche Bay faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:45 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 13° 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 7.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 7.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 7.7mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 87%.

VILLEFRANCHE BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
24% 44% 51% 25% 89% 47% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12°
100% 97% 82% 76% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.6mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 4.8mm 0.4mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 10° 10° 10°
75% 19% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 1.8mm 3.5mm 1.9mm 0.2mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
51% 14% 100% 87% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 4.3mm 1.5mm 0.9mm 0.2mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
67% 57% 22% 26% 86% 76% 51% 69%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
70% 69% 80% 79% 70% 85% 85% 34%
0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 13° 14° 13° 12°
9% 6% 7% 7% 7% 60% 78% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
47
kmh
43
kmh
40
kmh
24
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.6m
2.0m
2.3m
2.3m
2.2m
1.7m
8.6s 9.0s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 9.5s 9.6s 8.9s
Sat 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.5m
0.1m
0.3m
0.5m
1.4m
1.2m
0.8m
1.8m
6.8s 8.2s 7.6s 7.1s 6.7s 6.3s 6.5s 5.8s
Sun 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
7
kmh
22
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.8m
1.3m
6.2s 6.9s 7.5s 7.6s 7.5s 7.3s 6.8s 6.4s
Mon 24th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
0.1m
0.4m
1.4m
0.8m
1.0m
6.4s 8.3s 9.0s 8.8s 8.3s 7.7s 7.0s 6.6s
Tue 25th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
11
kmh
1.4m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
9.1s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 7.8s 7.3s 6.8s 6.2s
Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
1.2m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
4.9s 5.3s 5.3s 5.2s 5.1s 4.2s 3.9s 3.8s
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
4.1s 3.2s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.9s 7.3s 2.7s
Fri 21st March
6:30 AM 12:04 PM 6:10 PM
0.43 0.51 0.39
Sat 22nd March
1:41 AM 8:54 AM 12:58 PM 8:01 PM
0.53 0.44 0.50 0.39
Sun 23rd March
3:24 AM 10:44 AM 2:38 PM 9:54 PM
0.53 0.43 0.48 0.38
Mon 24th March
5:04 AM 11:47 AM 4:32 PM 11:03 PM
0.54 0.41 0.49 0.36
Tue 25th March
5:58 AM 12:31 PM 5:39 PM 11:57 PM
0.56 0.39 0.50 0.33
Wed 26th March
6:38 AM 1:09 PM 6:27 PM
0.58 0.36 0.52
Thu 27th March
12:45 AM 7:13 AM 1:45 PM 7:10 PM
0.31 0.60 0.34 0.54
Fri 21st March
15°
0.3mm
35kmh ENE
60%
Sat 22nd March
13°
7.2mm
15kmh E
94%
Sun 23rd March
11°
7.7mm
12kmh ENE
80%
Mon 24th March
11°
7.0mm
14kmh ESE
81%
Tue 25th March
12°
0.5mm
7kmh ESE
56%
Wed 26th March
12°
0.9mm
13kmh E
71%
Thu 27th March
14°
0.3mm
7kmh S
31%
Fri 28th March
14°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
18%
Sat 29th March
14°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
16%
Sun 30th March
15°
0.0mm
45kmh W
14%
Mon 31st March
14°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
7%
Tue 1st April
17°
0.0mm
41kmh W
16%
Wed 2nd April
15°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
3%
Thu 3rd April
15°
0.0mm
7kmh SSE
8%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 3.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

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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