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 29.97°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

85.9

°F

August 11, 22:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

86.2°F

Tomorrow:

85.4°F

Sunrise:

05:13

Sunset:

18:51

Day Length:

13 h. 38 min.

Kyoto in August

Minimum:

52.1°F

Average:

53.9°F

Maximum:

55.3°F

Sea water temperature in Kyoto today

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 85.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 2.7°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 86.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 79.3°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 85.6°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
Jul 28	87.4°F	87.0°F	82.3°F
Jul 29	86.9°F	88.1°F	82.3°F
Jul 30	85.9°F	88.2°F	82.6°F
Jul 31	86.6°F	88.4°F	83.1°F
Aug 1	85.6°F	87.7°F	83.1°F
Aug 2	86.2°F	88.6°F	83.9°F
Aug 3	85.9°F	89.2°F	83.9°F
Aug 4	85.1°F	88.0°F	84.3°F
Aug 5	87.3°F	87.0°F	84.4°F
Aug 6	86.7°F	86.1°F	84.2°F
Aug 7	86.6°F	86.1°F	84.0°F
Aug 8	86.1°F	86.3°F	84.1°F
Aug 9	85.2°F	86.0°F	83.8°F
Aug 10	86.2°F	85.3°F	83.0°F
Aug 11	85.9°F	85.5°F	83.3°F
Aug 12	85.4°F	83.2°F	82.7°F
Aug 13	85.7°F	82.6°F	83.1°F
Aug 14	85.7°F	82.0°F	83.0°F
Aug 15	85.9°F	85.8°F	83.2°F
Aug 16	85.8°F	85.8°F	83.1°F
Aug 17	85.4°F	85.4°F	82.8°F
Aug 18	85.2°F	84.9°F	82.5°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, 57.4°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ōtsu	85.9°F	7mi
Osaka	83.7°F	27mi
Amagasaki	83.8°F	28mi
Nishinomiya-hama	83.6°F	32mi
Sakai	83.7°F	34mi
Maizuru	85.6°F	38mi
Kobe	83.4°F	40mi
Tsu	83.3°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto