What is the current water temperature in Ōtsu?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ōtsu?

As of now, in Ōtsu, the water temperature is 9.86°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 Ōtsu

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ōtsu. 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.

49.7

°F

January 27, 09:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.7°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:19

Day Length:

10 h. 20 min.

Ōtsu in February

Minimum:

52.6°F

Average:

54.5°F

Maximum:

56.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ōtsu today

As of now, in Ōtsu, the water temperature is 49.7°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 1.7°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 53.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 46.1°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ōtsu

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 13	52.8°F	51.9°F	53.1°F
Jan 14	52.8°F	51.0°F	53.0°F
Jan 15	52.1°F	51.0°F	52.8°F
Jan 16	51.8°F	51.1°F	52.7°F
Jan 17	50.9°F	51.3°F	52.6°F
Jan 18	50.6°F	51.5°F	52.4°F
Jan 19	50.6°F	51.6°F	52.5°F
Jan 20	50.6°F	51.6°F	52.3°F
Jan 21	50.7°F	51.7°F	52.3°F
Jan 22	50.1°F	51.2°F	52.1°F
Jan 23	50.5°F	51.2°F	52.1°F
Jan 24	49.0°F	50.6°F	51.9°F
Jan 25	49.5°F	48.1°F	51.5°F
Jan 26	49.7°F	46.9°F	51.4°F
Jan 27	49.7°F	46.1°F	51.4°F
Jan 28	49.7°F	45.9°F	51.4°F
Jan 29	49.6°F	44.9°F	51.3°F
Jan 30	49.4°F	43.9°F	51.1°F
Jan 31	49.4°F	45.1°F	51.1°F
Feb 1	49.4°F	46.0°F	51.1°F
Feb 2	49.5°F	46.9°F	51.2°F
Feb 3	49.6°F	47.6°F	51.3°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 Ōtsu by month

In Ōtsu, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 106 swimming days.

The warmest water in Ōtsu 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, 57.2°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kyoto	49.7°F	7mi
Osaka	51.0°F	30mi
Amagasaki	51.3°F	32mi
Nishinomiya-hama	50.9°F	36mi
Sakai	50.6°F	37mi
Tsu	49.1°F	41mi
Maizuru	53.5°F	43mi
Kobe	50.6°F	44mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ōtsu