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Water temperature in Melbourne

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

61.6

°F

April 29, 11:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

17:35

Day Length:

10 h. 35 min.

Melbourne in May

Minimum:

66.0°F

Average:

68.8°F

Maximum:

72.4°F

Sea water temperature in Melbourne today

As of now, in Melbourne, the water temperature is 61.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.5°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 63.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.3°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Melbourne

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 15 63.4°F 63.0°F 64.2°F
Apr 16 63.5°F 63.0°F 64.1°F
Apr 17 63.5°F 62.9°F 64.0°F
Apr 18 63.6°F 62.5°F 63.9°F
Apr 19 63.8°F 62.5°F 63.8°F
Apr 20 63.4°F 62.4°F 63.5°F
Apr 21 63.2°F 61.8°F 63.2°F
Apr 22 62.5°F 61.7°F 63.0°F
Apr 23 62.6°F 61.5°F 62.7°F
Apr 24 62.4°F 62.6°F 62.6°F
Apr 25 62.3°F 62.5°F 62.5°F
Apr 26 62.2°F 62.7°F 62.5°F
Apr 27 61.9°F 63.0°F 62.3°F
Apr 28 61.7°F 62.9°F 62.2°F
Apr 29 61.6°F 62.5°F 62.1°F
Apr 30 61.3°F 62.2°F 61.9°F
May 1 61.3°F 62.0°F 61.9°F
May 2 61.4°F 62.1°F 61.9°F
May 3 61.2°F 61.9°F 61.7°F
May 4 61.1°F 61.7°F 61.6°F
May 5 60.6°F 61.5°F 61.2°F
May 6 60.5°F 61.3°F 61.0°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 Melbourne by month

In an average year, Melbourne offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Melbourne was recorded on January 28, 2022, reaching a 76.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 49.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.3°F in Winter, 64.0°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.