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 12.02°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.

53.6

°F

May 17, 13:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.7°F

Tomorrow:

53.7°F

Sunrise:

05:21

Sunset:

21:23

Day Length:

16 h. 2 min.

Dublin in May

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

48.2°F

Maximum:

49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Dublin today

As of now, in Dublin, the water temperature is 53.6°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 2.0°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 stay about the same.

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 52.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.9°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dublin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 3	50.8°F	50.1°F	49.8°F
May 4	50.7°F	50.9°F	50.1°F
May 5	50.7°F	51.4°F	50.3°F
May 6	50.6°F	51.8°F	50.3°F
May 7	50.6°F	52.0°F	50.4°F
May 8	50.9°F	51.9°F	50.5°F
May 9	51.6°F	52.4°F	50.9°F
May 10	51.6°F	52.6°F	51.1°F
May 11	51.6°F	52.4°F	51.1°F
May 12	51.6°F	52.4°F	51.1°F
May 13	51.8°F	52.8°F	51.2°F
May 14	51.9°F	52.6°F	51.4°F
May 15	53.2°F	52.7°F	51.6°F
May 16	53.7°F	52.6°F	51.6°F
May 17	53.6°F	52.6°F	51.6°F
May 18	53.7°F	52.6°F	51.7°F
May 19	53.8°F	52.9°F	51.8°F
May 20	53.9°F	52.9°F	51.9°F
May 21	54.0°F	53.1°F	52.0°F
May 22	54.0°F	53.1°F	52.0°F
May 23	54.2°F	53.9°F	52.2°F
May 24	54.3°F	54.0°F	52.3°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 47.4°F in Winter, 48.4°F in Spring, 58.3°F in Summer, and 56.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dún Laoghaire	53.4°F	5mi
Bray	53.1°F	11mi
Greystones	52.8°F	15mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dublin