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Edinburgh in January

Find out everything about the water temperature in Edinburgh in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:

40.9 °F

Average:

43.7 °F

Maximum:

46.1 °F

Sea water temperature in Edinburgh in January

In the city of Edinburgh, the month of January is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 40.9°F on January 25, 2021, with an average temperature being 43.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 46.1°F on January 2, 2017.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In January, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 43.7°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Jan 1 44.8°F 45.2°F 44.0°F
Jan 2 44.7°F 45.0°F 44.3°F
Jan 3 44.5°F 44.9°F 43.0°F
Jan 4 44.5°F 44.5°F 44.5°F
Jan 5 44.5°F 44.5°F 44.6°F
Jan 6 44.3°F 44.1°F 45.1°F
Jan 7 44.3°F 43.5°F 44.7°F
Jan 8 44.3°F 43.0°F 44.7°F
Jan 9 44.2°F 43.0°F 44.3°F
Jan 10 44.1°F 43.4°F 44.3°F
Jan 11 44.1°F 43.3°F 44.2°F
Jan 12 44.0°F 43.4°F 44.6°F
Jan 13 44.0°F 43.2°F 44.5°F
Jan 14 43.8°F 43.2°F 44.4°F
Jan 15 43.6°F 43.0°F 44.5°F
Jan 16 43.4°F 42.7°F 43.9°F
Jan 17 43.4°F 42.3°F 43.7°F
Jan 18 43.2°F 42.0°F 43.1°F
Jan 19 43.1°F 41.8°F 42.8°F
Jan 20 43.2°F 41.9°F 42.6°F
Jan 21 43.2°F 42.0°F 42.4°F
Jan 22 43.1°F 42.2°F 42.5°F
Jan 23 43.0°F 42.4°F 42.5°F
Jan 24 43.1°F 42.8°F 42.9°F
Jan 25 43.1°F 43.2°F 43.0°F
Jan 26 43.2°F 43.3°F 43.8°F
Jan 27 43.3°F 43.2°F 43.0°F
Jan 28 43.2°F 43.2°F 42.9°F
Jan 29 43.0°F 43.3°F 42.8°F
Jan 30 43.1°F 43.3°F 42.9°F
Jan 31 43.1°F 43.6°F 43.1°F

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. January's average temperature is a slight drop from December's average of 46.0°F. In February, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 42.6°F.