What is the current water temperature in Kyoto?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kyoto?

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 17.2°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Kyoto

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kyoto. 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.

63.0

°F

May 7, 17:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.8°F

Sunrise:

05:01

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

13 h. 46 min.

Kyoto in May

Minimum:

52.5°F

Average:

54.4°F

Maximum:

55.9°F

Sea water temperature in Kyoto today

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 63.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.6°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 fall 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.9°F on 2016.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kyoto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	62.2°F	59.6°F	59.2°F
Apr 24	61.7°F	61.1°F	59.2°F
Apr 25	61.2°F	60.7°F	59.4°F
Apr 26	62.3°F	62.0°F	59.5°F
Apr 27	61.8°F	61.9°F	59.2°F
Apr 28	61.6°F	61.3°F	59.6°F
Apr 29	61.2°F	62.0°F	60.1°F
Apr 30	60.8°F	61.6°F	60.3°F
May 1	61.0°F	61.5°F	60.0°F
May 2	62.0°F	61.2°F	60.6°F
May 3	61.7°F	60.7°F	60.7°F
May 4	61.5°F	61.2°F	61.1°F
May 5	64.0°F	63.0°F	61.7°F
May 6	63.7°F	62.7°F	62.0°F
May 7	63.0°F	64.2°F	62.3°F
May 8	62.8°F	62.2°F	62.2°F
May 9	62.9°F	62.2°F	62.3°F
May 10	62.8°F	62.1°F	62.2°F
May 11	62.7°F	62.0°F	62.0°F
May 12	63.1°F	62.4°F	62.5°F
May 13	63.1°F	63.4°F	62.5°F
May 14	63.4°F	63.0°F	62.7°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 Kyoto by month

In Kyoto, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 106 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kyoto was recorded on August 3, 2025, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 30, 2025, dipping to 43.9°F. The average readings by season are 53.6°F in Winter, 57.3°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ōtsu	63.0°F	7mi
Osaka	62.1°F	27mi
Amagasaki	62.1°F	28mi
Nishinomiya-hama	62.2°F	32mi
Sakai	62.2°F	34mi
Maizuru	61.4°F	38mi
Kobe	62.3°F	40mi
Tsu	62.8°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto