Plage de la Mitre
Plage de la Mitre is a clothing-optional beach in Var, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage naturiste du Monaco (6.4 km (4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de la Mitre
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 14°C | 56 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 43 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 44 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 44 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 23 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 16 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 48 mm |
| October | 18°C | 20°C | 79 mm |
| November | 14°C | 17°C | 94 mm |
| December | 11°C | 15°C | 59 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: LA MITRE
- Coordinates: 43.10301, 5.93113 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Plage de la Mitre
- 1Plage naturiste du Monaco nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 2Plage naturiste du Jonquet nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4La Seyne-sur-Mer nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 5Plage naturiste de Malpasset nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6Grève du Bau Rouge nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 7Plage de la Gardiole nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 8Domaine de l'Escride naturist campground · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage de la Mitre clothing optional?
Plage de la Mitre is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage de la Mitre?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 23°C (74°F) and January 10°C (50°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de la Mitre?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 23°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de la Mitre?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LA MITRE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de la Mitre?
The closest are Plage naturiste du Monaco (6.4 km (4 mi)), Plage naturiste du Jonquet (7 km (4.3 mi)) and Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon (7.3 km (4.5 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.