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Water temperature in Melbourne

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Melbourne. 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.
Sea temperature in Melbourne now

62.8

°F

October 22, 10:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

62.6°F

Tomorrow:

62.9°F

Sunrise:

06:26

Sunset:

19:44

Day Length:

13 h. 18 min.

Melbourne in October

Minimum:

69.1°F

Average:

70.3°F

Maximum:

71.5°F

Sea water temperature in Melbourne today

As of now, in Melbourne, the water temperature is 62.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 56.9°F on 2016.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 63.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 62.9°F, while the maximum might reach 63.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Melbourne

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 8 58.4°F 56.8°F 57.2°F
Oct 9 58.7°F 57.1°F 57.3°F
Oct 10 59.6°F 57.1°F 57.5°F
Oct 11 59.6°F 57.2°F 57.7°F
Oct 12 59.5°F 57.3°F 57.7°F
Oct 13 59.5°F 57.2°F 57.8°F
Oct 14 59.4°F 57.0°F 58.0°F
Oct 15 59.1°F 57.9°F 58.3°F
Oct 16 58.9°F 58.6°F 58.4°F
Oct 17 59.6°F 58.4°F 58.6°F
Oct 18 60.1°F 58.8°F 58.7°F
Oct 19 61.4°F 59.4°F 59.2°F
Oct 20 61.8°F 59.3°F 59.3°F
Oct 21 62.6°F 59.5°F 59.3°F
Oct 22 62.8°F 59.4°F 59.5°F
Oct 23 62.9°F 59.3°F 59.6°F
Oct 24 63.1°F 59.4°F 59.8°F
Oct 25 63.1°F 59.1°F 59.8°F
Oct 26 63.2°F 59.3°F 59.9°F
Oct 27 63.3°F 59.4°F 60.0°F
Oct 28 63.2°F 58.9°F 59.9°F
Oct 29 63.3°F 59.0°F 60.0°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 Melbourne by month

In an average year, Melbourne offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Melbourne was recorded on January 28, 2022, reaching a 76.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 26, 2018, dipping to 49.9°F. The average readings by season are 69.4°F in Winter, 64.3°F in Spring, 53.0°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.