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 11.51°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.

52.7

°F

October 23, 05:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.8°F

Tomorrow:

52.8°F

Sunrise:

08:00

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Edinburgh in October

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 52.7°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 considerably 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 54.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 51.9°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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 9	55.9°F	54.8°F	54.4°F
Oct 10	55.7°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Oct 11	55.4°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Oct 12	55.1°F	55.2°F	54.2°F
Oct 13	55.6°F	54.7°F	54.1°F
Oct 14	55.3°F	54.4°F	54.0°F
Oct 15	55.0°F	54.1°F	53.8°F
Oct 16	54.4°F	54.6°F	53.6°F
Oct 17	54.3°F	54.2°F	53.3°F
Oct 18	53.6°F	53.8°F	53.0°F
Oct 19	52.6°F	54.1°F	52.8°F
Oct 20	52.5°F	53.8°F	52.9°F
Oct 21	52.8°F	54.0°F	52.9°F
Oct 22	52.8°F	54.5°F	52.9°F
Oct 23	52.7°F	54.2°F	52.8°F
Oct 24	52.8°F	53.9°F	52.9°F
Oct 25	52.7°F	53.7°F	52.8°F
Oct 26	52.4°F	53.4°F	52.6°F
Oct 27	52.4°F	53.2°F	52.5°F
Oct 28	52.1°F	52.8°F	52.2°F
Oct 29	52.0°F	52.4°F	52.1°F
Oct 30	51.8°F	51.5°F	51.9°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.