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 13.69°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.

56.6

°F

June 26, 10:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.9°F

Tomorrow:

57.1°F

Sunrise:

04:28

Sunset:

22:03

Day Length:

17 h. 35 min.

Edinburgh in July

Minimum:

43.3°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

45.5°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 56.6°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 0.9°F higher than 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 59.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.0°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
Jun 12	53.5°F	52.2°F	53.9°F
Jun 13	53.8°F	54.3°F	54.1°F
Jun 14	52.1°F	54.4°F	54.0°F
Jun 15	52.3°F	54.4°F	54.2°F
Jun 16	52.4°F	53.8°F	54.1°F
Jun 17	52.4°F	54.1°F	54.0°F
Jun 18	53.7°F	55.0°F	54.4°F
Jun 19	52.8°F	54.9°F	54.4°F
Jun 20	52.6°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Jun 21	53.0°F	55.4°F	54.7°F
Jun 22	53.5°F	55.7°F	55.0°F
Jun 23	54.2°F	56.3°F	55.5°F
Jun 24	55.7°F	56.3°F	55.7°F
Jun 25	55.9°F	54.7°F	55.9°F
Jun 26	56.6°F	54.8°F	55.8°F
Jun 27	57.1°F	55.7°F	56.2°F
Jun 28	57.5°F	55.2°F	56.6°F
Jun 29	57.2°F	55.5°F	56.3°F
Jun 30	56.9°F	55.5°F	56.0°F
Jul 1	56.9°F	55.3°F	56.1°F
Jul 2	56.9°F	55.7°F	56.0°F
Jul 3	56.6°F	55.1°F	55.7°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.