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 11.48°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.

52.7

°F

October 22, 18:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.7°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

07:58

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

9 h. 56 min.

Dundee in October

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.2°F

Maximum:

45.6°F

Sea water temperature in Dundee today

As of now, in Dundee, the water temperature is 52.7°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 about the same as 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 53.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 52.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dundee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	55.9°F	54.8°F	54.4°F
Oct 9	55.7°F	54.6°F	54.3°F
Oct 10	55.5°F	54.8°F	54.2°F
Oct 11	55.0°F	55.0°F	54.1°F
Oct 12	54.8°F	55.0°F	54.0°F
Oct 13	55.3°F	54.8°F	53.9°F
Oct 14	54.8°F	54.6°F	53.8°F
Oct 15	54.6°F	54.3°F	53.6°F
Oct 16	53.9°F	54.0°F	53.3°F
Oct 17	54.0°F	53.8°F	53.2°F
Oct 18	53.4°F	53.5°F	53.0°F
Oct 19	52.8°F	53.2°F	52.6°F
Oct 20	52.5°F	53.0°F	52.6°F
Oct 21	52.7°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
Oct 22	52.7°F	53.9°F	52.7°F
Oct 23	52.6°F	53.8°F	52.6°F
Oct 24	52.6°F	53.7°F	52.6°F
Oct 25	52.6°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
Oct 26	52.4°F	53.1°F	52.4°F
Oct 27	52.3°F	52.8°F	52.3°F
Oct 28	52.1°F	52.3°F	52.1°F
Oct 29	52.0°F	52.2°F	52.0°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, 46.5°F in Spring, 57.8°F in Summer, and 53.6°F in Autumn.