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 15.17°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.

59.3

°F

August 29, 03:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

06:10

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

14 h. 6 min.

Edinburgh in September

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.1°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh today

As of now, in Edinburgh, the water temperature is 59.3°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 2.2°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.0°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 59.1°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
Aug 15	59.6°F	58.7°F	58.2°F
Aug 16	58.5°F	58.0°F	58.1°F
Aug 17	60.0°F	57.3°F	58.2°F
Aug 18	60.3°F	57.3°F	58.3°F
Aug 19	59.9°F	57.3°F	58.2°F
Aug 20	59.6°F	57.0°F	58.0°F
Aug 21	61.3°F	56.7°F	58.0°F
Aug 22	60.7°F	56.7°F	58.2°F
Aug 23	60.1°F	56.6°F	58.0°F
Aug 24	58.8°F	56.6°F	57.9°F
Aug 25	59.1°F	56.5°F	57.9°F
Aug 26	59.0°F	56.2°F	57.9°F
Aug 27	59.6°F	56.0°F	57.7°F
Aug 28	59.4°F	56.4°F	57.2°F
Aug 29	59.3°F	56.6°F	57.1°F
Aug 30	59.3°F	57.0°F	57.1°F
Aug 31	59.3°F	56.4°F	57.1°F
Sep 1	59.3°F	57.1°F	57.1°F
Sep 2	59.2°F	57.0°F	57.1°F
Sep 3	59.0°F	56.2°F	56.8°F
Sep 4	59.0°F	55.9°F	56.8°F
Sep 5	59.0°F	56.5°F	56.9°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, 46.1°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.