What is the current water temperature in Viña del Mar?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Viña del Mar?

As of now, in Viña del Mar, the water temperature is 11.83°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 Viña del Mar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Viña del Mar. 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.

53.3

°F

May 18, 13:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.8°F

Tomorrow:

53.3°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

10 h. 21 min.

Viña del Mar in May

Minimum:

57.9°F

Average:

60.3°F

Maximum:

62.7°F

Sea water temperature in Viña del Mar today

As of now, in Viña del Mar, the water temperature is 53.3°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. 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

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 59.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 55.3°F on 2023.

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 53.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Viña del Mar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	53.8°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
May 5	53.9°F	55.5°F	56.3°F
May 6	52.4°F	54.7°F	56.1°F
May 7	53.1°F	55.9°F	56.4°F
May 8	53.4°F	55.1°F	56.4°F
May 9	52.0°F	55.1°F	56.4°F
May 10	53.7°F	55.4°F	56.6°F
May 11	54.1°F	55.5°F	57.0°F
May 12	54.0°F	55.7°F	56.9°F
May 13	53.9°F	56.4°F	56.8°F
May 14	54.1°F	56.3°F	57.1°F
May 15	53.7°F	56.2°F	56.7°F
May 16	54.2°F	56.3°F	56.6°F
May 17	52.8°F	56.2°F	56.6°F
May 18	53.3°F	55.3°F	56.9°F
May 19	53.3°F	55.7°F	56.9°F
May 20	53.3°F	56.4°F	57.0°F
May 21	53.2°F	56.2°F	56.8°F
May 22	53.2°F	56.3°F	56.8°F
May 23	53.0°F	56.4°F	56.7°F
May 24	53.1°F	58.3°F	56.8°F
May 25	53.0°F	58.1°F	56.6°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 Viña del Mar by month

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

The warmest water in Viña del Mar was recorded on January 23, 2016, reaching a 66.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on November 29, 2022, dipping to 51.7°F. The average readings by season are 60.5°F in Winter, 58.2°F in Spring, 54.8°F in Summer, and 55.3°F in Autumn.