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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

41.9

°F

February 9, 19:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

42.1°F

Tomorrow:

41.8°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

17:03

Day Length:

9 h. 11 min.

Edinburgh in February

Minimum:

44.3°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 41.9°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 41.9°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Edinburgh

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 26 42.5°F 42.8°F 43.2°F
Jan 27 42.7°F 42.7°F 43.2°F
Jan 28 42.4°F 42.8°F 43.1°F
Jan 29 42.0°F 42.7°F 42.9°F
Jan 30 42.8°F 41.9°F 43.0°F
Jan 31 42.6°F 41.9°F 43.0°F
Feb 1 42.5°F 41.9°F 43.0°F
Feb 2 42.0°F 41.9°F 43.0°F
Feb 3 42.1°F 41.9°F 43.1°F
Feb 4 42.4°F 42.2°F 43.1°F
Feb 5 41.8°F 42.4°F 43.0°F
Feb 6 42.5°F 42.0°F 43.0°F
Feb 7 42.3°F 41.5°F 42.8°F
Feb 8 42.1°F 41.9°F 42.9°F
Feb 9 41.9°F 41.9°F 43.1°F
Feb 10 41.8°F 42.0°F 43.0°F
Feb 11 41.6°F 42.0°F 42.8°F
Feb 12 41.4°F 42.0°F 42.6°F
Feb 13 41.4°F 42.0°F 42.6°F
Feb 14 41.3°F 42.0°F 42.4°F
Feb 15 41.1°F 41.8°F 42.2°F
Feb 16 41.1°F 41.9°F 42.3°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, 46.2°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.