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 9.91°C. 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.

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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.

49.8

°F

February 13, 15:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.0°F

Tomorrow:

50.1°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

17:37

Day Length:

10 h. 51 min.

Kyoto in February

Minimum:

52.6°F

Average:

54.5°F

Maximum:

56.5°F

Sea water temperature in Kyoto today

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 49.8°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 0.9°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 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 52.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.8°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
Jan 30	50.8°F	43.9°F	51.0°F
Jan 31	50.9°F	45.1°F	51.1°F
Feb 1	50.9°F	46.0°F	51.1°F
Feb 2	50.1°F	46.9°F	51.1°F
Feb 3	50.3°F	47.6°F	51.2°F
Feb 4	49.1°F	45.8°F	50.9°F
Feb 5	48.4°F	45.2°F	50.8°F
Feb 6	48.9°F	46.1°F	50.8°F
Feb 7	49.2°F	46.9°F	51.0°F
Feb 8	49.5°F	47.3°F	51.0°F
Feb 9	49.7°F	48.0°F	51.1°F
Feb 10	49.7°F	47.7°F	51.0°F
Feb 11	49.9°F	48.2°F	50.9°F
Feb 12	50.0°F	48.1°F	51.0°F
Feb 13	49.8°F	48.5°F	50.8°F
Feb 14	50.1°F	48.5°F	51.0°F
Feb 15	49.9°F	48.8°F	50.8°F
Feb 16	50.0°F	49.1°F	50.9°F
Feb 17	49.7°F	46.7°F	50.7°F
Feb 18	49.8°F	47.2°F	50.8°F
Feb 19	49.8°F	47.8°F	50.7°F
Feb 20	49.4°F	48.2°F	50.3°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	49.8°F	7mi
Osaka	46.4°F	27mi
Amagasaki	46.8°F	28mi
Nishinomiya-hama	47.0°F	32mi
Sakai	46.3°F	34mi
Maizuru	52.3°F	38mi
Kobe	47.4°F	40mi
Tsu	46.3°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto