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How warm is the English Channel surface water in September?
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The Baltic and North seas and the English Channel.
In September, the surface water temperature of the English Channel reaches approximately 61 °F (16 °C). While this represents the general surface temperature, it is worth noting that shallow coastal waters can be warmer during the summer months.1