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 9.01°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.

48.2

°F

January 23, 20:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.5°F

Tomorrow:

48.2°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

10 h. 14 min.

Himeji in January

Minimum:

52.8°F

Average:

55.6°F

Maximum:

58.6°F

Sea water temperature in Himeji today

As of now, in Himeji, the water temperature is 48.2°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 3.9°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 stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 47.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Himeji

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 9	52.8°F	52.4°F	53.7°F
Jan 10	54.3°F	50.3°F	53.6°F
Jan 11	54.5°F	51.4°F	53.6°F
Jan 12	53.1°F	52.0°F	53.4°F
Jan 13	53.7°F	51.8°F	53.0°F
Jan 14	53.6°F	51.4°F	53.0°F
Jan 15	53.8°F	52.9°F	53.2°F
Jan 16	53.3°F	52.5°F	53.1°F
Jan 17	52.3°F	53.1°F	53.2°F
Jan 18	52.1°F	52.4°F	52.9°F
Jan 19	53.3°F	52.1°F	52.8°F
Jan 20	53.4°F	52.2°F	52.6°F
Jan 21	52.8°F	51.2°F	52.2°F
Jan 22	49.5°F	51.5°F	51.7°F
Jan 23	48.2°F	50.8°F	52.1°F
Jan 24	48.2°F	48.8°F	52.1°F
Jan 25	47.7°F	50.4°F	51.6°F
Jan 26	47.7°F	51.7°F	51.6°F
Jan 27	47.8°F	51.8°F	51.7°F
Jan 28	47.7°F	50.2°F	51.6°F
Jan 29	47.3°F	50.8°F	51.2°F
Jan 30	47.4°F	50.6°F	51.3°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 54.4°F in Winter, 57.1°F in Spring, 77.6°F in Summer, and 74.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kobe	50.9°F	29mi
Nishinomiya-hama	49.7°F	37mi
Amagasaki	49.4°F	41mi
Okayama	50.7°F	45mi
Osaka	49.6°F	46mi
Sakai	49.8°F	46mi
Takamatsu	51.2°F	50mi
Tokushima	50.0°F	52mi
Kurashiki	52.6°F	55mi
Maizuru	53.9°F	57mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Himeji