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 6.96°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.

44.5

°F

March 26, 21:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.0°F

Tomorrow:

44.5°F

Sunrise:

06:00

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Edinburgh in April

Minimum:

44.3°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 44.5°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 1.0°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 40.8°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.8°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
Mar 12	43.4°F	42.8°F	42.3°F
Mar 13	43.0°F	42.7°F	42.4°F
Mar 14	43.2°F	42.7°F	42.3°F
Mar 15	43.1°F	42.6°F	42.4°F
Mar 16	42.6°F	42.6°F	42.3°F
Mar 17	42.6°F	42.2°F	42.6°F
Mar 18	43.2°F	43.4°F	42.8°F
Mar 19	43.4°F	44.1°F	42.8°F
Mar 20	42.8°F	44.5°F	42.9°F
Mar 21	43.3°F	44.3°F	43.2°F
Mar 22	43.3°F	44.1°F	43.4°F
Mar 23	43.3°F	43.5°F	43.2°F
Mar 24	43.2°F	43.5°F	43.3°F
Mar 25	44.0°F	43.3°F	43.4°F
Mar 26	44.5°F	43.3°F	43.6°F
Mar 27	44.5°F	43.3°F	43.5°F
Mar 28	44.7°F	43.2°F	43.7°F
Mar 29	44.6°F	43.3°F	43.6°F
Mar 30	44.7°F	43.2°F	43.7°F
Mar 31	44.9°F	44.2°F	43.9°F
Apr 1	44.9°F	44.2°F	44.0°F
Apr 2	45.1°F	44.1°F	44.1°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.

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, 46.0°F in Spring, 56.3°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.