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 7.16°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.

44.9

°F

January 8, 16:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.1°F

Tomorrow:

45.0°F

Sunrise:

08:06

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

8 h. 27 min.

Vancouver in January

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.6°F

Maximum:

46.0°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 44.9°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 0.9°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.0°F on 2016.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Vancouver

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	44.7°F	45.2°F	44.6°F
Jan 2	44.9°F	45.1°F	44.7°F
Jan 3	45.2°F	45.0°F	44.6°F
Jan 4	45.6°F	44.7°F	44.5°F
Jan 5	45.0°F	44.1°F	44.0°F
Jan 6	45.0°F	44.6°F	44.0°F
Jan 7	45.1°F	45.1°F	44.1°F
Jan 8	44.9°F	44.6°F	44.0°F
Jan 9	45.0°F	44.4°F	44.1°F
Jan 10	45.0°F	44.3°F	44.1°F
Jan 11	45.1°F	44.8°F	44.2°F
Jan 12	45.2°F	45.1°F	44.3°F
Jan 13	45.2°F	45.2°F	44.3°F
Jan 14	45.2°F	45.9°F	44.3°F
Jan 15	44.9°F	45.3°F	44.0°F
Dec 25	45.7°F	46.4°F	45.2°F
Dec 26	46.2°F	46.3°F	45.2°F
Dec 27	46.7°F	46.1°F	45.2°F
Dec 28	46.2°F	46.0°F	45.1°F
Dec 29	45.5°F	45.9°F	45.0°F
Dec 30	45.1°F	45.7°F	44.9°F
Dec 31	45.1°F	45.4°F	44.7°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 44.6°F in Winter, 50.2°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.