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 8.16°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.

46.7

°F

December 9, 18:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.8°F

Tomorrow:

46.6°F

Sunrise:

08:31

Sunset:

15:39

Day Length:

7 h. 8 min.

Edinburgh in December

Minimum:

42.6°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

44.9°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 46.7°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 about the same as 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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 45.3°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 25	47.9°F	47.8°F	48.5°F
Nov 26	47.6°F	46.7°F	48.3°F
Nov 27	47.6°F	46.8°F	48.2°F
Nov 28	47.4°F	46.4°F	47.9°F
Nov 29	47.6°F	46.1°F	47.7°F
Nov 30	47.6°F	46.5°F	47.6°F
Dec 1	47.4°F	46.4°F	47.5°F
Dec 2	47.0°F	46.9°F	47.2°F
Dec 3	46.4°F	46.7°F	47.0°F
Dec 4	46.3°F	46.8°F	46.9°F
Dec 5	46.2°F	46.2°F	46.7°F
Dec 6	46.3°F	46.3°F	46.7°F
Dec 7	46.1°F	46.6°F	46.6°F
Dec 8	46.8°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 9	46.7°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Dec 10	46.6°F	46.0°F	46.5°F
Dec 11	46.4°F	45.5°F	46.3°F
Dec 12	46.3°F	45.6°F	46.2°F
Dec 13	46.2°F	45.6°F	46.1°F
Dec 14	46.0°F	45.3°F	45.9°F
Dec 15	46.0°F	45.0°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	45.9°F	45.2°F	45.8°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, 46.1°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.