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 12.2°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.

54.0

°F

June 23, 08:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.1°F

Sunrise:

04:27

Sunset:

22:03

Day Length:

17 h. 36 min.

Edinburgh in June

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 54.0°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 1.7°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

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 54.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.1°F, while the maximum might reach 54.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 9	54.1°F	53.5°F	53.9°F
Jun 10	54.6°F	53.5°F	53.8°F
Jun 11	54.6°F	53.1°F	54.1°F
Jun 12	53.5°F	52.2°F	53.9°F
Jun 13	53.8°F	54.3°F	54.1°F
Jun 14	52.1°F	54.4°F	54.0°F
Jun 15	52.3°F	54.4°F	54.2°F
Jun 16	52.4°F	53.8°F	54.1°F
Jun 17	52.4°F	54.1°F	54.0°F
Jun 18	53.7°F	55.0°F	54.4°F
Jun 19	52.8°F	54.9°F	54.4°F
Jun 20	52.6°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Jun 21	53.0°F	55.4°F	54.7°F
Jun 22	53.5°F	55.7°F	55.1°F
Jun 23	54.0°F	56.3°F	55.6°F
Jun 24	54.1°F	56.3°F	55.7°F
Jun 25	54.2°F	54.7°F	55.9°F
Jun 26	54.1°F	54.8°F	55.8°F
Jun 27	54.6°F	55.7°F	56.2°F
Jun 28	54.9°F	55.2°F	56.6°F
Jun 29	54.6°F	55.5°F	56.3°F
Jun 30	54.4°F	55.5°F	56.0°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.