What is the current water temperature in Dundee?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dundee?

As of now, in Dundee, the water temperature is 8.35°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 Dundee

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dundee. 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.

47.0

°F

December 21, 00:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.0°F

Tomorrow:

47.0°F

Sunrise:

08:45

Sunset:

15:35

Day Length:

6 h. 50 min.

Dundee in December

Minimum:

43.2°F

Average:

44.2°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dundee today

As of now, in Dundee, the water temperature is 47.0°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 0.8°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.3°F on 2018.

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 46.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dundee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	47.1°F	46.3°F	47.0°F
Dec 8	47.0°F	46.4°F	47.0°F
Dec 9	47.0°F	46.2°F	46.9°F
Dec 10	47.0°F	46.2°F	46.8°F
Dec 11	47.0°F	45.8°F	46.7°F
Dec 12	46.9°F	45.6°F	46.5°F
Dec 13	46.9°F	45.5°F	46.4°F
Dec 14	46.9°F	45.7°F	46.3°F
Dec 15	46.9°F	45.7°F	46.3°F
Dec 16	46.8°F	45.9°F	46.3°F
Dec 17	46.4°F	46.1°F	46.3°F
Dec 18	46.9°F	46.3°F	46.4°F
Dec 19	46.9°F	46.1°F	46.3°F
Dec 20	47.0°F	46.1°F	46.2°F
Dec 21	47.0°F	46.1°F	46.2°F
Dec 22	47.0°F	46.0°F	46.2°F
Dec 23	46.9°F	45.8°F	46.1°F
Dec 24	46.8°F	46.0°F	46.0°F
Dec 25	46.7°F	46.4°F	45.9°F
Dec 26	46.7°F	46.1°F	45.9°F
Dec 27	46.6°F	45.9°F	45.8°F
Dec 28	46.5°F	45.8°F	45.7°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 Dundee by month

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

The warmest water in Dundee was recorded on July 18, 2025, reaching a 63.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 40.4°F. The average readings by season are 44.5°F in Winter, 46.3°F in Spring, 57.3°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.