What is the current water temperature in Valparaíso?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Valparaíso?

As of now, in Valparaíso, the water temperature is 11.58°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 Valparaíso

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Valparaíso. 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.

52.8

°F

May 10, 15:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.1°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

17:59

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Valparaíso in May

Minimum:

57.6°F

Average:

60.2°F

Maximum:

62.4°F

Sea water temperature in Valparaíso today

As of now, in Valparaíso, the water temperature is 52.8°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 3.6°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 rise a bit.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 53.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Valparaíso

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	54.6°F	55.4°F	56.4°F
Apr 27	53.3°F	55.4°F	56.2°F
Apr 28	53.9°F	55.4°F	56.2°F
Apr 29	53.5°F	55.3°F	56.0°F
Apr 30	51.6°F	55.2°F	56.1°F
May 1	53.7°F	54.9°F	56.4°F
May 2	53.4°F	55.2°F	56.3°F
May 3	54.5°F	55.9°F	56.3°F
May 4	53.6°F	55.7°F	55.8°F
May 5	54.0°F	56.8°F	56.2°F
May 6	53.7°F	55.9°F	56.0°F
May 7	53.9°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
May 8	53.9°F	54.8°F	56.0°F
May 9	53.1°F	56.3°F	56.1°F
May 10	52.8°F	56.7°F	56.5°F
May 11	53.1°F	57.0°F	56.8°F
May 12	53.0°F	56.9°F	56.6°F
May 13	52.8°F	55.7°F	56.4°F
May 14	53.2°F	55.8°F	56.8°F
May 15	52.8°F	54.5°F	56.4°F
May 16	53.0°F	55.9°F	56.6°F
May 17	52.7°F	54.5°F	56.3°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 Valparaíso by month

In an average year, Valparaíso offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Valparaíso was recorded on February 5, 2026, reaching a 67.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on November 29, 2022, dipping to 50.5°F. The average readings by season are 60.2°F in Winter, 57.8°F in Spring, 54.9°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.