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 13.25°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.

55.9

°F

October 8, 18:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.4°F

Tomorrow:

55.7°F

Sunrise:

07:29

Sunset:

18:29

Day Length:

11 h. 0 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 55.9°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 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 is considerably 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 55.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.7°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Dundee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 24	58.0°F	55.8°F	56.1°F
Sep 25	57.8°F	55.5°F	56.0°F
Sep 26	57.5°F	55.5°F	55.9°F
Sep 27	57.3°F	56.1°F	56.0°F
Sep 28	56.8°F	55.8°F	55.8°F
Sep 29	56.4°F	55.5°F	55.6°F
Sep 30	56.2°F	55.3°F	55.4°F
Oct 1	56.9°F	55.2°F	55.3°F
Oct 2	57.0°F	55.1°F	55.1°F
Oct 3	56.6°F	55.8°F	55.0°F
Oct 4	56.9°F	55.4°F	55.0°F
Oct 5	57.3°F	55.2°F	54.9°F
Oct 6	56.9°F	55.0°F	54.8°F
Oct 7	56.4°F	54.9°F	54.6°F
Oct 8	55.9°F	54.8°F	54.2°F
Oct 9	55.7°F	54.6°F	54.1°F
Oct 10	55.7°F	54.8°F	54.1°F
Oct 11	55.7°F	55.0°F	54.1°F
Oct 12	55.6°F	55.0°F	54.0°F
Oct 13	55.4°F	54.8°F	53.8°F
Oct 14	55.3°F	54.6°F	53.7°F
Oct 15	55.1°F	54.3°F	53.5°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 53.6°F in Autumn.