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 15.79°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.

60.4

°F

August 13, 14:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

05:36

Sunset:

20:56

Day Length:

15 h. 20 min.

Dundee in August

Minimum:

43.8°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Dundee today

As of now, in Dundee, the water temperature is 60.4°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 1.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 56.3°F on 2016.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dundee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 30	62.0°F	62.8°F	59.8°F
Jul 31	62.4°F	62.2°F	59.8°F
Aug 1	61.5°F	61.7°F	59.7°F
Aug 2	62.3°F	61.2°F	59.8°F
Aug 3	62.3°F	60.7°F	59.7°F
Aug 4	61.1°F	62.5°F	59.8°F
Aug 5	60.9°F	61.7°F	59.6°F
Aug 6	60.9°F	61.3°F	59.8°F
Aug 7	60.3°F	60.6°F	59.6°F
Aug 8	59.8°F	60.6°F	59.9°F
Aug 9	59.8°F	60.3°F	59.6°F
Aug 10	60.5°F	60.3°F	59.6°F
Aug 11	60.0°F	60.1°F	59.3°F
Aug 12	59.5°F	58.9°F	59.3°F
Aug 13	60.4°F	60.2°F	59.4°F
Aug 14	60.5°F	60.9°F	59.6°F
Aug 15	60.6°F	61.6°F	59.6°F
Aug 16	60.6°F	60.6°F	59.6°F
Aug 17	60.6°F	61.6°F	59.6°F
Aug 18	60.4°F	61.1°F	59.4°F
Aug 19	60.3°F	60.7°F	59.3°F
Aug 20	60.5°F	61.4°F	59.5°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 53.5°F in Autumn.