West Sands Sea Water Temperature
A cool beach on the Sea of the Hebrides, warmest around August at about 14°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
West Sands water temperature
Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
West Sands Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in West Sands occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14°C (57.2°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 | 5.9°C | 7.1°C | 8.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| February | 4.9°C | 6.2°C | 7.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 5.1°C | 6.3°C | 8.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 6.4°C | 7.4°C | 9.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| May | 7.9°C | 9.4°C | 12.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| June | 10.2°C | 11.8°C | 13.9°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| July | 12.1°C | 13.6°C | 16.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| August | 12.5°C | 14°C | 15.4°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 11.6°C | 13.4°C | 15.5°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| October | 11.1°C | 12.1°C | 13.8°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| November | 9.2°C | 10.4°C | 12°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| December | 7.4°C | 8.6°C | 10.3°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
Swimming FAQs for West Sands
Is the sea warm enough to swim in West Sands today?
Typical sea surface temperature in West Sands this time of year is 13.4°C (56.1°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 West Sands?
The highest water temperatures in West Sands typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in West Sands in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in West Sands average around13.4°C (56.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.6°C and a maximum of 15.5°C.