What is the current water temperature in Himeji?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Himeji?

As of now, in Himeji, the water temperature is 14.6°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 Himeji

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Himeji. 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.

58.3

°F

December 29, 21:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.5°F

Tomorrow:

58.4°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

16:58

Day Length:

9 h. 50 min.

Himeji in January

Minimum:

52.8°F

Average:

55.5°F

Maximum:

58.6°F

Sea water temperature in Himeji today

As of now, in Himeji, the water temperature is 58.3°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 1.9°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Himeji

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	57.4°F	53.3°F	55.5°F
Jan 2	57.1°F	53.2°F	55.2°F
Jan 3	57.1°F	54.7°F	55.2°F
Jan 4	56.8°F	53.9°F	54.9°F
Jan 5	56.9°F	54.4°F	55.0°F
Dec 15	60.6°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
Dec 16	60.8°F	60.2°F	59.8°F
Dec 17	59.4°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Dec 18	59.6°F	59.4°F	59.2°F
Dec 19	59.7°F	58.6°F	58.9°F
Dec 20	59.8°F	58.7°F	58.5°F
Dec 21	60.1°F	58.2°F	58.3°F
Dec 22	59.1°F	55.9°F	57.8°F
Dec 23	59.0°F	55.8°F	57.8°F
Dec 24	58.9°F	56.2°F	57.4°F
Dec 25	58.9°F	56.9°F	56.9°F
Dec 26	58.8°F	56.9°F	57.1°F
Dec 27	57.9°F	55.3°F	56.7°F
Dec 28	58.5°F	55.5°F	56.8°F
Dec 29	58.3°F	54.5°F	56.4°F
Dec 30	58.4°F	55.3°F	56.5°F
Dec 31	58.2°F	55.8°F	56.3°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 Himeji by month

In Himeji, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 120 swimming days.

The warmest water in Himeji was recorded on September 2, 2025, reaching a 86.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2018, dipping to 45.0°F. The average readings by season are 54.7°F in Winter, 57.4°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 74.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kobe	57.7°F	29mi
Nishinomiya-hama	56.5°F	37mi
Amagasaki	56.3°F	41mi
Okayama	56.1°F	45mi
Osaka	56.0°F	46mi
Sakai	55.7°F	46mi
Takamatsu	56.3°F	50mi
Tokushima	59.1°F	52mi
Kurashiki	56.5°F	55mi
Maizuru	59.0°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Himeji