What is the current water temperature in Toronto?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Toronto?

As of now, in Toronto, the water temperature is 2.36°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 Toronto

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Toronto. 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.

36.2

°F

January 25, 04:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.7°F

Tomorrow:

36.2°F

Sunrise:

07:42

Sunset:

17:19

Day Length:

9 h. 37 min.

Toronto in February

Minimum:

37.6°F

Average:

38.9°F

Maximum:

40.6°F

Water temperature in Toronto today

As of now, in Toronto, the water temperature is 36.2°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 1.0°F lower 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 water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 38.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 36.4°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Toronto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 11	37.6°F	37.5°F	38.4°F
Jan 12	37.9°F	37.6°F	38.4°F
Jan 13	37.9°F	37.9°F	38.4°F
Jan 14	37.4°F	38.0°F	38.3°F
Jan 15	37.5°F	38.2°F	38.1°F
Jan 16	37.5°F	38.0°F	38.1°F
Jan 17	37.5°F	38.4°F	38.0°F
Jan 18	37.9°F	38.5°F	38.0°F
Jan 19	36.1°F	38.5°F	37.7°F
Jan 20	36.3°F	37.4°F	37.6°F
Jan 21	36.3°F	38.0°F	37.4°F
Jan 22	36.2°F	37.4°F	37.5°F
Jan 23	36.1°F	37.3°F	37.4°F
Jan 24	35.7°F	37.3°F	37.3°F
Jan 25	36.2°F	36.4°F	37.3°F
Jan 26	36.2°F	36.5°F	37.3°F
Jan 27	36.3°F	37.2°F	37.3°F
Jan 28	36.3°F	37.1°F	37.4°F
Jan 29	36.1°F	37.2°F	37.2°F
Jan 30	36.3°F	37.1°F	37.3°F
Jan 31	36.0°F	37.1°F	37.0°F
Feb 1	35.7°F	34.6°F	36.8°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.

Water temperature in Toronto by month

In an average year, Toronto offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Toronto was recorded on August 13, 2025, reaching a 77.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 16, 2025, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.4°F in Winter, 40.5°F in Spring, 64.7°F in Summer, and 57.9°F in Autumn.