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 8.28°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.

46.9

°F

April 18, 20:19

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.5°F

Tomorrow:

47.0°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

20:25

Day Length:

14 h. 24 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 46.9°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 1.5°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 44.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 47.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.0°F, while the maximum might reach 48.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	45.7°F	44.0°F	44.2°F
Apr 5	45.8°F	44.0°F	44.0°F
Apr 6	45.8°F	44.0°F	44.2°F
Apr 7	45.8°F	45.1°F	44.3°F
Apr 8	46.6°F	45.0°F	44.6°F
Apr 9	46.9°F	45.0°F	44.9°F
Apr 10	46.8°F	44.7°F	44.9°F
Apr 11	47.3°F	46.1°F	45.2°F
Apr 12	48.0°F	46.1°F	45.2°F
Apr 13	47.7°F	46.1°F	45.2°F
Apr 14	47.3°F	45.5°F	45.1°F
Apr 15	47.1°F	45.5°F	45.0°F
Apr 16	46.8°F	46.0°F	45.1°F
Apr 17	46.5°F	46.0°F	45.1°F
Apr 18	46.9°F	45.0°F	45.4°F
Apr 19	47.0°F	46.4°F	45.5°F
Apr 20	47.0°F	45.6°F	45.6°F
Apr 21	47.4°F	45.7°F	45.9°F
Apr 22	47.9°F	45.8°F	46.4°F
Apr 23	48.2°F	45.8°F	46.7°F
Apr 24	48.1°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Apr 25	48.2°F	46.1°F	46.8°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, 56.3°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.