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 16.16°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.

61.1

°F

April 18, 02:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.1°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

13 h. 9 min.

Kyoto in April

Minimum:

52.3°F

Average:

54.4°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in Kyoto today

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 61.1°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 4.1°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 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 59.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 55.3°F on 2017.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.7°F, while the maximum might reach 63.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Kyoto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	55.3°F	54.4°F	54.7°F
Apr 5	55.3°F	53.2°F	54.7°F
Apr 6	58.3°F	53.3°F	54.8°F
Apr 7	58.2°F	54.0°F	55.1°F
Apr 8	58.6°F	55.1°F	55.9°F
Apr 9	57.3°F	55.1°F	56.3°F
Apr 10	57.4°F	55.3°F	56.4°F
Apr 11	59.5°F	55.6°F	56.3°F
Apr 12	59.2°F	57.3°F	56.6°F
Apr 13	59.2°F	57.3°F	56.5°F
Apr 14	58.9°F	58.0°F	56.7°F
Apr 15	58.7°F	55.2°F	56.4°F
Apr 16	61.2°F	56.3°F	56.9°F
Apr 17	61.1°F	56.0°F	56.9°F
Apr 18	61.1°F	56.1°F	57.0°F
Apr 19	61.7°F	59.4°F	57.6°F
Apr 20	61.8°F	58.8°F	57.7°F
Apr 21	62.3°F	58.8°F	58.2°F
Apr 22	62.6°F	60.1°F	58.5°F
Apr 23	63.0°F	59.6°F	58.9°F
Apr 24	63.1°F	61.1°F	59.0°F
Apr 25	63.3°F	60.7°F	59.2°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, 57.2°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ōtsu	61.1°F	7mi
Osaka	60.5°F	27mi
Amagasaki	60.9°F	28mi
Nishinomiya-hama	60.9°F	32mi
Sakai	60.3°F	34mi
Maizuru	57.3°F	38mi
Kobe	60.3°F	40mi
Tsu	59.1°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto