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 14.28°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.

57.7

°F

June 5, 13:33

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.3°F

Tomorrow:

57.8°F

Sunrise:

05:09

Sunset:

21:13

Day Length:

16 h. 4 min.

Vancouver in June

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

43.8°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 57.7°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 1.9°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 56.7°F on 2024.

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 57.7°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
May 22	56.9°F	54.8°F	57.6°F
May 23	56.6°F	55.7°F	57.9°F
May 24	56.8°F	55.3°F	57.9°F
May 25	58.1°F	55.5°F	58.2°F
May 26	57.0°F	55.6°F	57.7°F
May 27	57.0°F	55.4°F	57.5°F
May 28	56.9°F	54.8°F	57.6°F
May 29	58.1°F	55.5°F	58.0°F
May 30	58.9°F	54.6°F	58.2°F
May 31	58.2°F	55.3°F	58.6°F
Jun 1	57.7°F	56.1°F	58.5°F
Jun 2	56.7°F	57.0°F	58.6°F
Jun 3	57.0°F	56.9°F	58.8°F
Jun 4	57.3°F	56.6°F	59.0°F
Jun 5	57.7°F	56.7°F	59.6°F
Jun 6	57.8°F	56.6°F	59.7°F
Jun 7	57.8°F	56.7°F	59.7°F
Jun 8	57.5°F	56.1°F	59.4°F
Jun 9	57.3°F	56.5°F	59.2°F
Jun 10	57.7°F	56.7°F	59.6°F
Jun 11	57.8°F	58.7°F	59.7°F
Jun 12	57.9°F	59.3°F	59.8°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.

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, 63.9°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.