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 12.48°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.

54.5

°F

June 1, 08:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.6°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

04:35

Sunset:

21:46

Day Length:

17 h. 11 min.

Edinburgh in June

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 54.5°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 1.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 50.2°F on 2015.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.7°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
May 18	53.9°F	54.2°F	50.9°F
May 19	53.2°F	53.7°F	50.9°F
May 20	53.1°F	53.5°F	50.9°F
May 21	54.1°F	53.2°F	51.2°F
May 22	54.2°F	53.0°F	51.1°F
May 23	54.4°F	52.8°F	51.3°F
May 24	54.1°F	52.6°F	51.4°F
May 25	55.1°F	52.6°F	51.6°F
May 26	54.9°F	52.7°F	51.9°F
May 27	54.4°F	53.3°F	52.1°F
May 28	54.2°F	53.9°F	52.2°F
May 29	54.7°F	54.1°F	52.4°F
May 30	54.8°F	54.1°F	52.8°F
May 31	54.6°F	55.0°F	53.1°F
Jun 1	54.5°F	54.6°F	52.9°F
Jun 2	54.7°F	55.6°F	53.1°F
Jun 3	54.4°F	54.6°F	52.9°F
Jun 4	54.6°F	55.0°F	53.1°F
Jun 5	54.5°F	54.1°F	53.0°F
Jun 6	54.6°F	53.4°F	53.0°F
Jun 7	54.8°F	53.6°F	53.2°F
Jun 8	55.1°F	53.4°F	53.6°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, 56.3°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.