What is the current water temperature in Vaasa?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Vaasa?

As of now, in Vaasa, the water temperature is 3.72°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 Vaasa

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Vaasa. 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.

38.7

°F

January 18, 08:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.7°F

Tomorrow:

38.5°F

Sunrise:

09:44

Sunset:

15:45

Day Length:

6 h. 1 min.

Vaasa in January

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

33.2°F

Sea water temperature in Vaasa today

As of now, in Vaasa, the water temperature is 38.7°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 6.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 38.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Vaasa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 4	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 5	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 6	32.7°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 7	33.4°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 8	34.5°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 9	34.9°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Jan 10	34.6°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 11	34.6°F	32.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 12	36.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Jan 13	37.9°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Jan 14	38.2°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Jan 15	39.7°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Jan 16	38.4°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Jan 17	38.7°F	34.6°F	32.3°F
Jan 18	38.7°F	35.0°F	32.3°F
Jan 19	38.5°F	33.1°F	32.1°F
Jan 20	38.5°F	33.3°F	32.1°F
Jan 21	38.5°F	33.1°F	32.1°F
Jan 22	38.6°F	33.0°F	32.2°F
Jan 23	38.5°F	32.6°F	32.1°F
Jan 24	38.4°F	32.4°F	32.0°F
Jan 25	38.5°F	32.0°F	32.1°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 Vaasa by month

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

The warmest water in Vaasa was recorded on July 26, 2025, reaching a 74.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.5°F in Winter, 37.3°F in Spring, 62.6°F in Summer, and 47.3°F in Autumn.