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Water temperature in Bristol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bristol. 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 Bristol now

40.7

°F

March 13, 13:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

41.6°F

Tomorrow:

40.7°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

18:49

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Bristol in March

Minimum:

38.6°F

Average:

42.8°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 40.7°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 0.4°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 42.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 35.6°F on 2015.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
Feb 27 36.9°F 40.1°F 38.6°F
Feb 28 37.6°F 40.5°F 38.6°F
Mar 1 38.9°F 40.8°F 38.7°F
Mar 2 38.4°F 40.4°F 38.9°F
Mar 3 37.8°F 40.3°F 38.9°F
Mar 4 37.6°F 42.8°F 39.3°F
Mar 5 37.4°F 41.9°F 39.2°F
Mar 6 37.3°F 41.4°F 38.9°F
Mar 7 38.4°F 41.4°F 39.1°F
Mar 8 38.6°F 41.4°F 39.3°F
Mar 9 38.0°F 42.4°F 39.3°F
Mar 10 38.4°F 42.1°F 39.7°F
Mar 11 40.7°F 42.7°F 39.9°F
Mar 12 41.6°F 41.7°F 40.2°F
Mar 13 40.7°F 42.5°F 40.4°F
Mar 14 40.7°F 41.8°F 40.3°F
Mar 15 40.8°F 43.4°F 40.4°F
Mar 16 40.5°F 43.7°F 40.1°F
Mar 17 40.9°F 46.0°F 40.5°F
Mar 18 40.9°F 46.9°F 40.5°F
Mar 19 41.0°F 46.7°F 40.6°F
Mar 20 41.1°F 32.0°F 40.7°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 Bristol by month

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November

December

In Bristol, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 43 swimming days.
The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on August 10, 2022, reaching a 80.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2025, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.3°F in Winter, 47.2°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Providence 40.6°F 13mi
Newport 41.7°F 13mi
Plymouth 40.2°F 36mi
South Boston 39.7°F 47mi
Boston 39.7°F 48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol