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 17.85°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.

64.1

°F

May 17, 19:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.3°F

Sunrise:

04:52

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

14 h. 3 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 64.1°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 1.3°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 67.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 59.2°F on 2014.

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 65.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.3°F, while the maximum might reach 66.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Kyoto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 3	63.1°F	60.1°F	60.3°F
May 4	64.6°F	59.8°F	60.5°F
May 5	65.5°F	59.6°F	60.6°F
May 6	64.8°F	63.9°F	61.0°F
May 7	64.3°F	63.5°F	61.3°F
May 8	63.5°F	65.4°F	61.4°F
May 9	65.1°F	64.8°F	61.5°F
May 10	63.4°F	63.1°F	61.5°F
May 11	63.2°F	63.2°F	61.3°F
May 12	63.7°F	62.1°F	61.8°F
May 13	63.5°F	60.3°F	61.6°F
May 14	63.9°F	60.5°F	62.0°F
May 15	65.2°F	60.7°F	62.3°F
May 16	65.2°F	63.5°F	62.7°F
May 17	64.1°F	64.8°F	62.8°F
May 18	64.3°F	66.1°F	63.0°F
May 19	64.9°F	65.7°F	63.5°F
May 20	65.2°F	65.2°F	63.9°F
May 21	65.4°F	66.2°F	64.1°F
May 22	66.1°F	67.9°F	64.8°F
May 23	66.6°F	68.0°F	65.2°F
May 24	66.9°F	68.7°F	65.6°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 100 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kyoto was recorded on August 2, 2023, reaching a 87.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 14, 2024, dipping to 44.9°F. The average readings by season are 53.9°F in Winter, 56.8°F in Spring, 75.9°F in Summer, and 70.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ōtsu	64.1°F	7mi
Osaka	64.0°F	27mi
Amagasaki	63.9°F	28mi
Nishinomiya-hama	62.8°F	32mi
Sakai	63.8°F	34mi
Maizuru	61.8°F	38mi
Kobe	62.2°F	40mi
Tsu	63.5°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto