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 7.74°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.

45.9

°F

March 14, 20:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.1°F

Tomorrow:

46.0°F

Sunrise:

07:28

Sunset:

19:16

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Vancouver in March

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 45.9°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 0.5°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 44.2°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.0°F, while the maximum might reach 46.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Vancouver

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 28	44.2°F	45.5°F	44.5°F
Mar 1	44.4°F	45.4°F	44.5°F
Mar 2	45.7°F	45.3°F	44.7°F
Mar 3	46.0°F	45.3°F	44.7°F
Mar 4	47.5°F	45.3°F	44.9°F
Mar 5	46.5°F	45.2°F	44.9°F
Mar 6	46.0°F	44.8°F	44.8°F
Mar 7	45.5°F	44.6°F	44.7°F
Mar 8	46.0°F	44.2°F	44.8°F
Mar 9	45.9°F	44.2°F	44.9°F
Mar 10	46.1°F	44.3°F	44.9°F
Mar 11	46.3°F	44.3°F	44.9°F
Mar 12	46.2°F	44.7°F	45.1°F
Mar 13	46.1°F	45.8°F	45.3°F
Mar 14	45.9°F	45.6°F	45.4°F
Mar 15	46.0°F	45.9°F	45.5°F
Mar 16	46.1°F	46.0°F	45.6°F
Mar 17	46.2°F	46.2°F	45.7°F
Mar 18	46.4°F	47.2°F	45.9°F
Mar 19	46.3°F	46.5°F	45.8°F
Mar 20	46.7°F	47.4°F	46.1°F
Mar 21	46.9°F	32.0°F	46.3°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.