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 9.6°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.

49.3

°F

May 10, 04:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.5°F

Tomorrow:

49.5°F

Sunrise:

05:11

Sunset:

21:09

Day Length:

15 h. 58 min.

Edinburgh in May

Minimum:

43.9°F

Average:

44.6°F

Maximum:

45.6°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 49.3°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 0.5°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 rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 47.1°F on 2021.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.5°F, while the maximum might reach 51.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	49.5°F	48.7°F	47.3°F
Apr 27	49.3°F	48.5°F	47.4°F
Apr 28	49.1°F	49.6°F	47.6°F
Apr 29	49.3°F	49.0°F	47.7°F
Apr 30	49.9°F	49.0°F	47.9°F
May 1	50.0°F	49.0°F	47.9°F
May 2	50.2°F	49.6°F	48.2°F
May 3	50.6°F	50.0°F	48.4°F
May 4	50.1°F	50.0°F	48.4°F
May 5	51.1°F	50.5°F	48.7°F
May 6	49.9°F	50.3°F	48.6°F
May 7	50.0°F	50.7°F	48.8°F
May 8	49.8°F	50.6°F	48.8°F
May 9	49.5°F	50.7°F	49.0°F
May 10	49.3°F	50.5°F	48.8°F
May 11	49.5°F	50.7°F	49.0°F
May 12	49.8°F	51.0°F	49.4°F
May 13	50.3°F	52.4°F	49.8°F
May 14	50.6°F	52.3°F	50.1°F
May 15	50.7°F	52.6°F	50.2°F
May 16	50.9°F	53.3°F	50.4°F
May 17	51.3°F	53.2°F	50.8°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, 46.3°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.