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 17.35°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.

63.2

°F

November 12, 21:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.2°F

Tomorrow:

63.1°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

16:54

Day Length:

10 h. 26 min.

Kyoto in November

Minimum:

51.4°F

Average:

53.5°F

Maximum:

55.4°F

Sea water temperature in Kyoto today

As of now, in Kyoto, the water temperature is 63.2°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 0.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 65.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.0°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Kyoto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 29	68.3°F	69.0°F	67.0°F
Oct 30	67.7°F	68.9°F	66.6°F
Oct 31	67.4°F	68.6°F	66.2°F
Nov 1	68.1°F	69.3°F	66.8°F
Nov 2	66.9°F	68.1°F	65.8°F
Nov 3	66.5°F	67.4°F	65.5°F
Nov 4	66.3°F	65.7°F	65.3°F
Nov 5	65.9°F	65.9°F	65.2°F
Nov 6	64.9°F	67.1°F	64.9°F
Nov 7	65.0°F	64.5°F	64.7°F
Nov 8	64.5°F	64.5°F	64.3°F
Nov 9	64.3°F	64.4°F	64.2°F
Nov 10	64.2°F	64.5°F	64.3°F
Nov 11	64.2°F	64.3°F	64.1°F
Nov 12	63.2°F	64.1°F	63.9°F
Nov 13	63.1°F	63.9°F	63.7°F
Nov 14	63.1°F	63.9°F	63.7°F
Nov 15	62.8°F	62.0°F	63.4°F
Nov 16	62.8°F	62.2°F	63.4°F
Nov 17	62.7°F	62.5°F	63.3°F
Nov 18	62.6°F	62.6°F	63.3°F
Nov 19	62.3°F	62.7°F	62.9°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 105 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 53.7°F in Winter, 57.0°F in Spring, 76.9°F in Summer, and 71.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ōtsu	63.2°F	7mi
Osaka	68.2°F	27mi
Amagasaki	68.0°F	28mi
Nishinomiya-hama	68.3°F	32mi
Sakai	68.3°F	34mi
Maizuru	67.9°F	38mi
Kobe	68.8°F	40mi
Tsu	65.1°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kyoto