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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.
Sea temperature in Edinburgh now

40.8

°F

February 19, 20:53

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.5°F

Tomorrow:

40.7°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

17:25

Day Length:

9 h. 55 min.

Edinburgh in February

Minimum:

44.3°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 40.8°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 1.8°F lower 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 40.2°F on 2021.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.9°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
Feb 5 41.8°F 42.4°F 43.0°F
Feb 6 42.5°F 42.0°F 43.0°F
Feb 7 42.3°F 41.5°F 42.8°F
Feb 8 42.1°F 41.9°F 42.9°F
Feb 9 41.9°F 41.9°F 42.9°F
Feb 10 41.7°F 42.0°F 42.9°F
Feb 11 42.0°F 42.0°F 42.7°F
Feb 12 41.7°F 42.0°F 42.5°F
Feb 13 42.1°F 42.0°F 42.5°F
Feb 14 41.5°F 42.0°F 42.3°F
Feb 15 40.3°F 41.8°F 42.0°F
Feb 16 40.7°F 41.9°F 42.1°F
Feb 17 41.1°F 42.0°F 42.1°F
Feb 18 40.5°F 42.2°F 42.3°F
Feb 19 40.8°F 42.3°F 42.6°F
Feb 20 40.7°F 42.3°F 42.5°F
Feb 21 41.1°F 42.6°F 42.9°F
Feb 22 41.0°F 41.8°F 42.8°F
Feb 23 41.3°F 42.8°F 43.1°F
Feb 24 41.1°F 43.5°F 42.9°F
Feb 25 40.7°F 42.6°F 42.5°F
Feb 26 40.7°F 42.8°F 42.5°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, 46.2°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.