What is the current water temperature in Melbourne?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Melbourne?

As of now, in Melbourne, the water temperature is 18.04°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.5

°F

April 29, 02:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.3°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

10 h. 37 min.

Melbourne in May

Minimum:

66.8°F

Average:

69.3°F

Maximum:

72.4°F

Sea water temperature in Melbourne today

As of now, in Melbourne, the water temperature is 64.5°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 2.4°F higher 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 fall 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.3°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Melbourne

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	65.8°F	63.4°F	64.2°F
Apr 16	65.7°F	63.5°F	64.1°F
Apr 17	66.3°F	63.5°F	64.1°F
Apr 18	66.7°F	63.6°F	64.0°F
Apr 19	66.5°F	63.8°F	63.9°F
Apr 20	66.3°F	63.4°F	63.7°F
Apr 21	66.0°F	63.2°F	63.4°F
Apr 22	66.3°F	62.5°F	63.2°F
Apr 23	65.8°F	62.6°F	63.0°F
Apr 24	66.1°F	62.4°F	62.9°F
Apr 25	65.9°F	62.3°F	62.8°F
Apr 26	65.4°F	62.2°F	62.7°F
Apr 27	64.9°F	61.9°F	62.6°F
Apr 28	64.6°F	61.7°F	62.2°F
Apr 29	64.5°F	61.8°F	62.1°F
Apr 30	64.3°F	61.7°F	61.9°F
May 1	64.2°F	61.2°F	61.8°F
May 2	64.2°F	60.9°F	61.8°F
May 3	64.0°F	60.4°F	61.6°F
May 4	63.8°F	59.9°F	61.4°F
May 5	63.5°F	60.2°F	61.1°F
May 6	63.3°F	60.1°F	61.0°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 August 9, 2015, dipping to 49.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.5°F in Winter, 64.1°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.