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 7.19°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.

44.9

°F

May 6, 14:32

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.0°F

Tomorrow:

45.5°F

Sunrise:

04:58

Sunset:

22:03

Day Length:

17 h. 5 min.

Vaasa in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.0°F

Sea water temperature in Vaasa today

As of now, in Vaasa, 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 4.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 43.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 38.3°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 45.5°F, while the maximum might reach 48.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Vaasa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	44.1°F	40.1°F	36.7°F
Apr 23	43.3°F	39.4°F	36.6°F
Apr 24	43.9°F	39.8°F	36.8°F
Apr 25	38.7°F	38.9°F	36.5°F
Apr 26	38.2°F	39.1°F	36.7°F
Apr 27	38.0°F	40.6°F	36.7°F
Apr 28	41.4°F	39.2°F	36.9°F
Apr 29	40.3°F	39.9°F	37.0°F
Apr 30	36.2°F	39.8°F	36.9°F
May 1	39.1°F	40.4°F	38.0°F
May 2	39.6°F	42.2°F	38.7°F
May 3	36.6°F	42.1°F	39.1°F
May 4	39.7°F	43.1°F	39.6°F
May 5	41.0°F	43.6°F	40.6°F
May 6	44.9°F	43.2°F	40.9°F
May 7	45.5°F	44.5°F	41.5°F
May 8	45.9°F	43.4°F	41.9°F
May 9	46.3°F	42.9°F	42.3°F
May 10	46.8°F	43.4°F	42.8°F
May 11	47.3°F	43.9°F	43.3°F
May 12	47.9°F	44.5°F	43.9°F
May 13	48.7°F	47.2°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 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, 37.4°F in Spring, 62.6°F in Summer, and 47.3°F in Autumn.