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 6.49°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.

43.7

°F

January 20, 01:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.7°F

Tomorrow:

43.6°F

Sunrise:

08:30

Sunset:

16:17

Day Length:

7 h. 47 min.

Dundee in January

Minimum:

44.9°F

Average:

45.6°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dundee today

As of now, in Dundee, 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 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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 44.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 42.8°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.6°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
Jan 6	44.2°F	45.1°F	44.9°F
Jan 7	43.9°F	44.8°F	44.7°F
Jan 8	43.8°F	44.4°F	44.5°F
Jan 9	43.8°F	44.3°F	44.4°F
Jan 10	43.8°F	44.0°F	44.2°F
Jan 11	43.8°F	43.7°F	44.2°F
Jan 12	44.0°F	43.4°F	44.1°F
Jan 13	43.8°F	43.3°F	44.1°F
Jan 14	43.7°F	44.1°F	44.2°F
Jan 15	43.6°F	44.3°F	44.1°F
Jan 16	44.0°F	44.1°F	44.0°F
Jan 17	43.8°F	44.0°F	43.8°F
Jan 18	43.8°F	44.0°F	43.8°F
Jan 19	43.7°F	44.1°F	43.7°F
Jan 20	43.7°F	44.2°F	43.7°F
Jan 21	43.6°F	44.1°F	43.6°F
Jan 22	43.6°F	43.9°F	43.6°F
Jan 23	43.5°F	43.8°F	43.5°F
Jan 24	43.5°F	43.7°F	43.5°F
Jan 25	43.5°F	43.7°F	43.5°F
Jan 26	43.6°F	43.4°F	43.6°F
Jan 27	43.6°F	43.3°F	43.6°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 44.4°F in Winter, 46.4°F in Spring, 57.6°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.