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 8.28°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 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.

46.9

°F

March 20, 18:47

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.7°F

Tomorrow:

47.0°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

19:25

Day Length:

12 h. 9 min.

Vancouver in March

Minimum:

43.8°F

Average:

44.6°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 46.9°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 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 44.3°F on 2020.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 47.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.0°F, while the maximum might reach 47.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Vancouver

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 6	46.9°F	46.0°F	44.9°F
Mar 7	46.7°F	45.5°F	44.8°F
Mar 8	46.7°F	46.0°F	44.8°F
Mar 9	47.5°F	45.9°F	44.9°F
Mar 10	46.7°F	46.1°F	44.8°F
Mar 11	46.3°F	46.3°F	44.9°F
Mar 12	46.3°F	46.2°F	45.1°F
Mar 13	45.8°F	46.1°F	45.2°F
Mar 14	45.4°F	45.9°F	45.3°F
Mar 15	45.9°F	46.3°F	45.4°F
Mar 16	46.0°F	46.3°F	45.5°F
Mar 17	46.2°F	46.4°F	45.6°F
Mar 18	46.4°F	45.8°F	45.8°F
Mar 19	46.7°F	45.6°F	45.7°F
Mar 20	46.9°F	45.4°F	45.9°F
Mar 21	47.0°F	45.1°F	46.1°F
Mar 22	47.4°F	45.1°F	46.4°F
Mar 23	47.5°F	45.3°F	46.5°F
Mar 24	47.5°F	45.4°F	46.5°F
Mar 25	47.4°F	45.1°F	46.5°F
Mar 26	47.5°F	44.7°F	46.5°F
Mar 27	47.5°F	44.9°F	46.5°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, 50.2°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.