Rosses Strand Sea Water Temperature
A cool beach on the Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland, warmest around August at about 15.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Rosses Strand water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Rosses Strand Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Rosses Strand occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at15.2°C (59.4°F) in August.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2°C | 9.2°C | 10.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 7.4°C | 8.6°C | 9.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 6.7°C | 8.6°C | 10.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 7.9°C | 9.3°C | 10.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 9.5°C | 11°C | 12.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 11.2°C | 13°C | 14.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 13.1°C | 14.6°C | 16.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 13.9°C | 15.2°C | 16.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 13.2°C | 14.7°C | 16.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 12.1°C | 13.4°C | 14.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 9.9°C | 11.6°C | 13°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 8.7°C | 10.3°C | 11.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Rosses Strand
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Rosses Strand today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Rosses Strand this time of year is 14.7°C (58.5°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.
What are the warmest months for swimming in Rosses Strand?
The highest water temperatures in Rosses Strand typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Rosses Strand in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Rosses Strand average around14.7°C (58.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.2°C and a maximum of 16.3°C.