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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.
Sea temperature in Kyoto now

49.5

°F

March 6, 16:30

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.5°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

06:21

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 35 min.

Kyoto in March

Minimum:

52.5°F

Average:

54.5°F

Maximum:

55.9°F

Sea water temperature in Kyoto today

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 49.5°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 0.2°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 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 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 52.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.6°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
Feb 20 47.2°F 48.2°F 50.0°F
Feb 21 44.5°F 48.6°F 49.9°F
Feb 22 44.0°F 48.0°F 49.9°F
Feb 23 45.0°F 48.3°F 50.1°F
Feb 24 45.8°F 48.1°F 49.9°F
Feb 25 46.5°F 48.3°F 50.0°F
Feb 26 47.9°F 48.6°F 50.2°F
Feb 27 48.5°F 48.7°F 50.2°F
Feb 28 49.0°F 48.9°F 50.0°F
Mar 1 49.5°F 47.1°F 49.9°F
Mar 2 48.7°F 46.0°F 50.0°F
Mar 3 49.1°F 46.6°F 49.6°F
Mar 4 49.1°F 47.1°F 49.6°F
Mar 5 49.5°F 47.6°F 49.7°F
Mar 6 49.5°F 48.0°F 49.7°F
Mar 7 49.7°F 48.4°F 49.9°F
Mar 8 50.1°F 48.7°F 50.3°F
Mar 9 49.2°F 45.5°F 49.4°F
Mar 10 49.6°F 46.1°F 49.8°F
Mar 11 49.4°F 46.7°F 49.6°F
Mar 12 49.7°F 47.3°F 49.9°F
Mar 13 49.8°F 48.6°F 50.0°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

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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, 57.2°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Ōtsu 49.5°F 7mi
Osaka 49.9°F 27mi
Amagasaki 49.7°F 28mi
Nishinomiya-hama 49.9°F 32mi
Sakai 50.1°F 34mi
Maizuru 52.5°F 38mi
Kobe 50.4°F 40mi
Tsu 50.1°F 48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto