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 10.44°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.

50.8

°F

October 25, 04:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.7°F

Tomorrow:

50.6°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

10 h. 14 min.

Vancouver in November

Minimum:

43.1°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 50.8°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 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 fall a bit.

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 52.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 50.3°F on 2017.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 50.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Vancouver

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 11	54.6°F	53.2°F	54.1°F
Oct 12	53.4°F	53.0°F	53.8°F
Oct 13	52.7°F	52.6°F	53.3°F
Oct 14	52.8°F	52.3°F	52.9°F
Oct 15	52.8°F	51.7°F	52.8°F
Oct 16	53.0°F	50.9°F	52.7°F
Oct 17	53.5°F	51.5°F	52.6°F
Oct 18	53.4°F	51.8°F	52.6°F
Oct 19	53.0°F	51.4°F	52.3°F
Oct 20	53.0°F	51.5°F	52.2°F
Oct 21	52.2°F	50.3°F	51.9°F
Oct 22	51.4°F	50.8°F	51.7°F
Oct 23	51.1°F	51.2°F	51.5°F
Oct 24	50.7°F	51.3°F	51.4°F
Oct 25	50.8°F	51.6°F	51.3°F
Oct 26	50.6°F	51.0°F	51.1°F
Oct 27	50.6°F	50.9°F	51.2°F
Oct 28	50.3°F	50.4°F	50.9°F
Oct 29	50.0°F	50.0°F	50.6°F
Oct 30	49.8°F	50.0°F	50.4°F
Oct 31	49.4°F	50.1°F	50.0°F
Nov 1	49.4°F	50.0°F	49.9°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, 63.7°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.