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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

57.8

°F

August 23, 03:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.9°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

05:59

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

14 h. 32 min.

Edinburgh in August

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.2°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 57.8°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 0.4°F lower 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 fall 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 60.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2024.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 57.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 9 57.5°F 57.6°F 57.6°F
Aug 10 57.1°F 57.5°F 57.6°F
Aug 11 57.9°F 58.0°F 58.0°F
Aug 12 57.9°F 56.4°F 57.8°F
Aug 13 58.2°F 57.8°F 58.1°F
Aug 14 58.7°F 58.3°F 58.4°F
Aug 15 58.9°F 59.6°F 58.6°F
Aug 16 59.0°F 58.5°F 58.4°F
Aug 17 57.9°F 60.0°F 58.4°F
Aug 18 56.8°F 60.3°F 58.4°F
Aug 19 57.8°F 59.9°F 58.4°F
Aug 20 58.0°F 59.6°F 58.2°F
Aug 21 58.5°F 61.3°F 58.2°F
Aug 22 57.9°F 60.7°F 58.3°F
Aug 23 57.8°F 60.1°F 58.1°F
Aug 24 57.6°F 58.8°F 58.0°F
Aug 25 57.6°F 59.1°F 58.0°F
Aug 26 57.6°F 59.0°F 58.0°F
Aug 27 57.4°F 59.6°F 57.8°F
Aug 28 57.2°F 59.4°F 57.6°F
Aug 29 57.1°F 59.7°F 57.5°F
Aug 30 57.1°F 59.8°F 57.5°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, 46.3°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.