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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

54.1

°F

October 19, 17:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

54.2°F

Sunrise:

07:51

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

10 h. 12 min.

Edinburgh in October

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

45.1°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 54.1°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 1.3°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 rise a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 5 55.8°F 54.4°F 54.7°F
Oct 6 55.3°F 54.3°F 54.8°F
Oct 7 55.1°F 54.2°F 54.5°F
Oct 8 55.0°F 54.0°F 54.4°F
Oct 9 54.8°F 53.9°F 54.2°F
Oct 10 55.1°F 53.6°F 54.3°F
Oct 11 55.1°F 53.7°F 54.3°F
Oct 12 55.2°F 53.6°F 54.1°F
Oct 13 54.7°F 52.9°F 53.9°F
Oct 14 54.4°F 52.4°F 53.8°F
Oct 15 54.1°F 52.3°F 53.8°F
Oct 16 54.6°F 52.1°F 53.6°F
Oct 17 54.2°F 52.0°F 53.3°F
Oct 18 53.8°F 52.4°F 53.0°F
Oct 19 54.1°F 52.0°F 52.8°F
Oct 20 54.2°F 52.7°F 52.9°F
Oct 21 54.1°F 52.9°F 52.9°F
Oct 22 54.1°F 52.3°F 52.9°F
Oct 23 54.1°F 52.7°F 52.8°F
Oct 24 54.1°F 52.6°F 52.8°F
Oct 25 54.1°F 53.2°F 52.8°F
Oct 26 53.8°F 52.7°F 52.5°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, 46.1°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.