Water temperature in Edinburgh
45.1
°F
January 1, 18:44
Trend:
stableYesterday:
44.9°FTomorrow:
45.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
7 h. 5 min.Edinburgh in January
Minimum:
44.0°FAverage:
45.2°FMaximum:
46.3°FSea water temperature in Edinburgh today
As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 45.1°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. 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 44.0°F on 2023.
Daily water temperature in Edinburgh
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 45.1°F | 46.3°F | 45.2°F |
| Jan 2 | 45.0°F | 46.1°F | 45.1°F |
| Jan 3 | 44.7°F | 44.9°F | 44.8°F |
| Jan 4 | 44.7°F | 44.7°F | 44.8°F |
| Jan 5 | 44.6°F | 44.7°F | 44.7°F |
| Jan 6 | 44.4°F | 44.6°F | 44.5°F |
| Jan 7 | 44.3°F | 44.5°F | 44.4°F |
| Jan 8 | 44.2°F | 43.6°F | 44.2°F |
| Dec 18 | 46.8°F | 46.8°F | 45.8°F |
| Dec 19 | 46.4°F | 46.3°F | 45.6°F |
| Dec 20 | 46.5°F | 45.9°F | 45.4°F |
| Dec 21 | 46.4°F | 45.6°F | 45.4°F |
| Dec 22 | 46.3°F | 45.5°F | 45.5°F |
| Dec 23 | 46.2°F | 45.3°F | 45.4°F |
| Dec 24 | 46.2°F | 45.2°F | 45.3°F |
| Dec 25 | 46.1°F | 45.3°F | 45.2°F |
| Dec 26 | 46.0°F | 46.3°F | 45.3°F |
| Dec 27 | 45.8°F | 46.1°F | 45.2°F |
| Dec 28 | 45.7°F | 45.7°F | 45.1°F |
| Dec 29 | 45.7°F | 45.9°F | 45.2°F |
| Dec 30 | 45.8°F | 46.1°F | 45.3°F |
| Dec 31 | 44.9°F | 46.0°F | 45.1°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.