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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

60.0

°F

August 26, 03:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.0°F

Tomorrow:

59.8°F

Sunrise:

06:05

Sunset:

20:24

Day Length:

14 h. 19 min.

Edinburgh in September

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 60.0°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 2.0°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 56.2°F on 2024.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 58.9°F 60.1°F 58.2°F
Aug 24 59.4°F 58.8°F 58.1°F
Aug 25 60.0°F 59.1°F 58.0°F
Aug 26 60.0°F 59.0°F 58.0°F
Aug 27 59.8°F 59.6°F 57.8°F
Aug 28 59.6°F 59.4°F 57.6°F
Aug 29 59.6°F 59.7°F 57.5°F
Aug 30 59.5°F 59.8°F 57.5°F
Aug 31 59.5°F 59.5°F 57.5°F
Sep 1 59.5°F 59.4°F 57.5°F
Sep 2 59.5°F 60.0°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.