What is the current water temperature in Medan?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Medan?

As of now, in Medan, the water temperature is 30.07°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Medan

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Medan. 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.

86.1

°F

May 9, 23:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

86.0°F

Tomorrow:

86.3°F

Sunrise:

06:14

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

12 h. 16 min.

Medan in May

Minimum:

83.4°F

Average:

84.1°F

Maximum:

85.1°F

Sea water temperature in Medan today

As of now, in Medan, the water temperature is 86.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 87.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 85.9°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 86.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Medan

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	86.4°F	87.2°F	86.3°F
Apr 26	86.4°F	86.9°F	86.2°F
Apr 27	86.1°F	86.8°F	86.1°F
Apr 28	85.7°F	87.0°F	86.1°F
Apr 29	85.7°F	86.9°F	86.1°F
Apr 30	86.3°F	86.8°F	86.1°F
May 1	85.8°F	87.1°F	86.1°F
May 2	85.6°F	86.8°F	86.1°F
May 3	85.4°F	87.4°F	86.0°F
May 4	85.4°F	87.3°F	86.0°F
May 5	85.5°F	87.4°F	86.2°F
May 6	85.6°F	87.9°F	86.4°F
May 7	85.8°F	87.8°F	86.5°F
May 8	86.0°F	87.8°F	86.5°F
May 9	86.1°F	87.9°F	86.6°F
May 10	86.3°F	87.9°F	86.8°F
May 11	86.3°F	88.0°F	86.8°F
May 12	86.2°F	87.9°F	86.7°F
May 13	86.2°F	87.9°F	86.7°F
May 14	86.2°F	87.9°F	86.7°F
May 15	86.4°F	88.0°F	86.8°F
May 16	86.3°F	87.2°F	86.8°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 Medan by month

In Medan, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Medan was recorded on May 11, 2016, reaching a 88.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2023, dipping to 82.7°F. The average readings by season are 84.1°F in Winter, 86.0°F in Spring, 86.0°F in Summer, and 84.9°F in Autumn.