What is the current water temperature in Buenos Aires?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Buenos Aires?

As of now, in Buenos Aires, the water temperature is 15.11°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Buenos Aires

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Buenos Aires. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

59.2

°F

May 18, 19:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.7°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

07:42

Sunset:

17:57

Day Length:

10 h. 15 min.

Buenos Aires in May

Minimum:

75.9°F

Average:

79.6°F

Maximum:

82.0°F

Sea water temperature in Buenos Aires today

As of now, in Buenos Aires, the water temperature is 59.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 57.9°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Buenos Aires

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	63.4°F	66.7°F	65.7°F
May 5	63.5°F	66.3°F	65.4°F
May 6	63.7°F	66.2°F	65.2°F
May 7	64.6°F	65.9°F	65.3°F
May 8	64.8°F	65.8°F	65.4°F
May 9	62.7°F	65.5°F	65.0°F
May 10	61.8°F	65.3°F	64.8°F
May 11	59.2°F	64.7°F	64.2°F
May 12	58.3°F	64.1°F	63.7°F
May 13	60.4°F	65.9°F	64.2°F
May 14	60.1°F	66.1°F	64.0°F
May 15	59.6°F	64.3°F	63.4°F
May 16	59.4°F	64.0°F	63.4°F
May 17	59.7°F	63.8°F	63.3°F
May 18	59.2°F	63.7°F	63.0°F
May 19	59.3°F	65.6°F	63.1°F
May 20	59.3°F	65.2°F	63.1°F
May 21	59.0°F	65.3°F	62.8°F
May 22	58.6°F	64.8°F	62.4°F
May 23	58.1°F	63.6°F	61.9°F
May 24	57.5°F	62.3°F	61.3°F
May 25	57.4°F	62.6°F	61.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Buenos Aires by month

In Buenos Aires, the months December through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 130 swimming days.

The warmest water in Buenos Aires was recorded on February 2, 2024, reaching a 85.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 15, 2020, dipping to 51.8°F. The average readings by season are 78.4°F in Winter, 69.7°F in Spring, 56.8°F in Summer, and 66.7°F in Autumn.