Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon
Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon 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 La Seyne-sur-Mer (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon
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: PLAGE DU JONQUET
- Coordinates: 43.05897, 5.86447 · 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 naturiste de Saint-Selon
- 1La Seyne-sur-Mer nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 2Plage naturiste de Malpasset nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 3Plage naturiste du Jonquet nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 4Plage de la Gardiole nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 5Plage de la Mitre nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 23°C in August
- 6Plage naturiste du Monaco nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 7Grève du Bau Rouge nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberToleratedSea 24°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 naturiste de Saint-Selon clothing optional?
Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon 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 naturiste de Saint-Selon?
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 naturiste de Saint-Selon?
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 naturiste de Saint-Selon?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE DU JONQUET) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste de Saint-Selon?
The closest are La Seyne-sur-Mer (0.1 km (0.1 mi)), Plage naturiste de Malpasset (0.2 km (0.1 mi)) and Plage naturiste du Jonquet (0.3 km (0.2 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.