What is the current water temperature in Barry?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Barry?

As of now, in Barry, the water temperature is 6.5°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 Barry

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Barry. 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.

43.7

°F

January 19, 13:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.7°F

Tomorrow:

43.7°F

Sunrise:

08:08

Sunset:

16:40

Day Length:

8 h. 32 min.

Barry in January

Minimum:

45.7°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

49.7°F

Sea water temperature in Barry today

As of now, in Barry, the water temperature is 43.7°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 1.6°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 44.4°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 43.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Barry

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 5	44.8°F	46.3°F	46.4°F
Jan 6	44.6°F	46.2°F	46.3°F
Jan 7	44.2°F	46.3°F	46.0°F
Jan 8	44.2°F	46.0°F	46.0°F
Jan 9	44.3°F	45.6°F	45.9°F
Jan 10	44.0°F	45.6°F	46.0°F
Jan 11	43.7°F	44.5°F	45.5°F
Jan 12	43.6°F	44.7°F	45.5°F
Jan 13	43.2°F	44.7°F	45.6°F
Jan 14	42.7°F	44.8°F	45.4°F
Jan 15	42.9°F	44.1°F	45.3°F
Jan 16	43.2°F	44.1°F	45.4°F
Jan 17	43.6°F	44.1°F	45.3°F
Jan 18	43.7°F	44.2°F	45.2°F
Jan 19	43.7°F	44.4°F	45.3°F
Jan 20	43.7°F	44.4°F	45.3°F
Jan 21	43.7°F	44.5°F	45.2°F
Jan 22	43.5°F	44.4°F	45.1°F
Jan 23	43.3°F	44.5°F	44.9°F
Jan 24	43.3°F	44.4°F	44.9°F
Jan 25	43.2°F	44.1°F	44.8°F
Jan 26	43.2°F	44.0°F	44.8°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 Barry by month

In an average year, Barry offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Barry was recorded on July 25, 2018, reaching a 69.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2018, dipping to 39.6°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 49.8°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Cardiff	42.9°F	7mi
Newport	42.2°F	18mi
Bristol	41.5°F	30mi
Swansea	44.0°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Barry