What is the current water temperature in Vancouver?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Vancouver?

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 11.24°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 Vancouver

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Vancouver. 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.

52.2

°F

May 7, 19:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.2°F

Sunrise:

05:40

Sunset:

20:39

Day Length:

14 h. 59 min.

Vancouver in May

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

43.7°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Vancouver today

As of now, in Vancouver, the water temperature is 52.2°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 1.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 56.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 50.2°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.2°F, while the maximum might reach 54.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Vancouver

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	49.8°F	47.9°F	50.9°F
Apr 24	50.2°F	48.1°F	50.9°F
Apr 25	50.7°F	48.3°F	51.0°F
Apr 26	50.8°F	45.4°F	51.1°F
Apr 27	51.3°F	46.1°F	51.2°F
Apr 28	51.6°F	47.7°F	51.4°F
Apr 29	51.4°F	48.5°F	51.4°F
Apr 30	51.6°F	49.9°F	51.7°F
May 1	51.9°F	51.7°F	52.0°F
May 2	51.2°F	52.2°F	52.0°F
May 3	51.1°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
May 4	51.2°F	51.6°F	52.6°F
May 5	51.8°F	52.8°F	53.0°F
May 6	52.0°F	52.4°F	53.2°F
May 7	52.2°F	52.8°F	53.5°F
May 8	52.2°F	53.3°F	53.4°F
May 9	52.4°F	53.1°F	53.6°F
May 10	52.8°F	53.3°F	54.0°F
May 11	53.0°F	52.5°F	54.3°F
May 12	53.5°F	53.3°F	54.8°F
May 13	54.0°F	53.1°F	55.3°F
May 14	54.5°F	54.4°F	55.7°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 Vancouver by month

In an average year, Vancouver offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Vancouver was recorded on August 1, 2021, reaching a 71.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2014, dipping to 41.9°F. The average readings by season are 44.5°F in Winter, 50.3°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 54.0°F in Autumn.