Traigh Machair Sea Water Temperature
A cool beach on the Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland, warmest around September at about 14.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Traigh Machair water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Traigh Machair Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Traigh Machair occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.1°C (57.4°F) in September.
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°C | 9°C | 10.7°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 7.3°C | 8.1°C | 9.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 6.9°C | 7.9°C | 8.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 7.2°C | 8.4°C | 9.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 8.4°C | 9.7°C | 10.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 10.2°C | 11.4°C | 12.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 11.5°C | 12.8°C | 14.6°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 13°C | 13.8°C | 14.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 13.3°C | 14.1°C | 15.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 12.4°C | 13.4°C | 14.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 10.4°C | 11.9°C | 13.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 9.2°C | 10.4°C | 12.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Traigh Machair
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Traigh Machair today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Traigh Machair this time of year is 14.1°C (57.4°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 Traigh Machair?
The highest water temperatures in Traigh Machair typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Traigh Machair in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Traigh Machair average around14.1°C (57.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.3°C and a maximum of 15.1°C.