What is the current water temperature in Edinburgh?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Edinburgh?

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 7.9°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 Edinburgh

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Edinburgh. 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.

46.2

°F

December 23, 23:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.3°F

Tomorrow:

46.0°F

Sunrise:

08:43

Sunset:

15:41

Day Length:

6 h. 58 min.

Edinburgh in December

Minimum:

42.6°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

44.9°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 46.2°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 fall a bit.

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 47.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 44.3°F on 2022.

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 46.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 9	46.7°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Dec 10	46.7°F	46.0°F	46.5°F
Dec 11	46.9°F	45.5°F	46.4°F
Dec 12	46.9°F	45.6°F	46.3°F
Dec 13	46.3°F	45.6°F	46.1°F
Dec 14	46.2°F	45.3°F	45.9°F
Dec 15	46.3°F	45.0°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	46.3°F	45.2°F	45.9°F
Dec 17	46.0°F	45.7°F	45.7°F
Dec 18	46.8°F	46.8°F	45.9°F
Dec 19	46.4°F	46.3°F	45.7°F
Dec 20	46.5°F	45.9°F	45.5°F
Dec 21	46.4°F	45.6°F	45.5°F
Dec 22	46.3°F	45.5°F	45.6°F
Dec 23	46.2°F	45.3°F	45.4°F
Dec 24	46.0°F	45.2°F	45.2°F
Dec 25	46.0°F	45.3°F	45.1°F
Dec 26	46.1°F	46.3°F	45.3°F
Dec 27	46.1°F	46.1°F	45.2°F
Dec 28	46.0°F	45.7°F	45.1°F
Dec 29	46.0°F	45.9°F	45.2°F
Dec 30	46.1°F	46.1°F	45.3°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 Edinburgh by month

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

The warmest water in Edinburgh was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 61.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2021, dipping to 39.7°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 46.1°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.