What is the current water temperature in Vancouver?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Vancouver?

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 17.95°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 Vancouver

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Vancouver. 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.

64.3

°F

August 4, 09:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.1°F

Tomorrow:

64.2°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

20:48

Day Length:

15 h. 0 min.

Vancouver in August

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.1°F

Maximum:

45.6°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 64.3°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 2.6°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 stay about the same.

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 70.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 63.7°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Vancouver

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 21	62.5°F	65.5°F	65.6°F
Jul 22	64.5°F	64.4°F	65.8°F
Jul 23	65.2°F	65.6°F	66.3°F
Jul 24	66.7°F	65.9°F	66.3°F
Jul 25	66.5°F	66.1°F	66.4°F
Jul 26	67.1°F	67.0°F	66.3°F
Jul 27	66.5°F	66.1°F	66.4°F
Jul 28	66.8°F	65.6°F	66.5°F
Jul 29	67.1°F	65.1°F	66.8°F
Jul 30	66.6°F	63.1°F	66.7°F
Jul 31	65.5°F	64.7°F	66.8°F
Aug 1	66.0°F	66.5°F	67.4°F
Aug 2	66.6°F	67.8°F	67.2°F
Aug 3	65.1°F	67.7°F	66.7°F
Aug 4	64.3°F	68.6°F	67.0°F
Aug 5	64.2°F	68.2°F	66.9°F
Aug 6	64.3°F	67.8°F	67.0°F
Aug 7	64.1°F	67.4°F	66.7°F
Aug 8	64.3°F	67.0°F	67.0°F
Aug 9	64.3°F	67.0°F	67.0°F
Aug 10	64.4°F	67.1°F	67.0°F
Aug 11	64.4°F	67.1°F	67.1°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 Vancouver by month

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

The warmest water in Vancouver was recorded on August 1, 2021, reaching a 71.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 16, 2017, dipping to 42.1°F. The average readings by season are 44.7°F in Winter, 50.3°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.