What is the current water temperature in Dublin?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dublin?

As of now, in Dublin, the water temperature is 12.08°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 Dublin

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dublin. 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.

53.7

°F

May 14, 20:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.6°F

Tomorrow:

53.9°F

Sunrise:

05:27

Sunset:

21:16

Day Length:

15 h. 49 min.

Dublin in May

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

47.9°F

Maximum:

49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Dublin today

As of now, in Dublin, the water temperature is 53.7°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 1.8°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 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 55.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 50.0°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.9°F, while the maximum might reach 54.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Dublin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 30	51.9°F	50.5°F	49.9°F
May 1	52.3°F	51.4°F	50.2°F
May 2	52.1°F	50.9°F	50.2°F
May 3	51.9°F	51.6°F	50.3°F
May 4	52.7°F	52.0°F	50.6°F
May 5	52.6°F	52.3°F	50.9°F
May 6	52.8°F	52.5°F	50.9°F
May 7	52.7°F	52.8°F	51.0°F
May 8	53.0°F	53.0°F	51.2°F
May 9	53.1°F	53.2°F	51.6°F
May 10	53.2°F	53.1°F	51.5°F
May 11	53.8°F	53.3°F	51.7°F
May 12	53.5°F	53.2°F	51.6°F
May 13	53.6°F	54.7°F	52.1°F
May 14	53.7°F	55.4°F	52.0°F
May 15	53.9°F	55.2°F	52.2°F
May 16	54.0°F	55.7°F	52.2°F
May 17	54.2°F	55.8°F	52.4°F
May 18	54.2°F	56.4°F	52.5°F
May 19	54.5°F	57.0°F	52.7°F
May 20	54.6°F	56.6°F	52.8°F
May 21	54.7°F	56.6°F	52.9°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 Dublin by month

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

The warmest water in Dublin was recorded on August 14, 2022, reaching a 63.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 11, 2018, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 47.2°F in Winter, 48.8°F in Spring, 58.7°F in Summer, and 56.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dún Laoghaire	53.6°F	5mi
Bray	53.2°F	11mi
Greystones	52.9°F	15mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dublin