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 8.33°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.

47.0

°F

December 2, 16:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.4°F

Tomorrow:

46.8°F

Sunrise:

08:20

Sunset:

15:43

Day Length:

7 h. 23 min.

Edinburgh in December

Minimum:

42.6°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

44.9°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 47.0°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 0.2°F lower 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 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 48.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 45.1°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 18	49.7°F	50.7°F	49.8°F
Nov 19	49.5°F	50.3°F	49.6°F
Nov 20	48.8°F	49.7°F	49.3°F
Nov 21	48.1°F	49.3°F	49.2°F
Nov 22	48.0°F	49.2°F	49.0°F
Nov 23	48.1°F	49.1°F	48.9°F
Nov 24	48.1°F	49.2°F	48.8°F
Nov 25	47.9°F	47.8°F	48.5°F
Nov 26	47.6°F	46.7°F	48.3°F
Nov 27	47.6°F	46.8°F	48.2°F
Nov 28	47.4°F	46.4°F	47.9°F
Nov 29	47.6°F	46.1°F	47.7°F
Nov 30	47.6°F	46.5°F	47.6°F
Dec 1	47.4°F	46.4°F	47.5°F
Dec 2	47.0°F	46.9°F	47.2°F
Dec 3	46.8°F	46.7°F	47.0°F
Dec 4	46.7°F	46.8°F	46.9°F
Dec 5	46.5°F	46.2°F	46.7°F
Dec 6	46.5°F	46.3°F	46.7°F
Dec 7	46.5°F	46.6°F	46.7°F
Dec 8	46.5°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 9	46.4°F	45.9°F	46.6°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.