Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bothwell, United Kingdom
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bothwell...
Bothwell is a coastal city in United Kingdom.
It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 6266 people.
The water temperature around Bothwell varies slightly year round.
The temperature ranges from 6.5°C (43.7°F) in March up to 13.8°C (56.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Bothwell is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Bothwell?
The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters near Bothwell is about:
7°C (44°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Bothwell. The closest decent spot is Pease Bay, which is 67.8km (46.8miles) away from Bothwell.
Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pease Bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Bothwell are
Coldingham Bay, which is ca 75.4km (46.8miles) away, and
Bamburgh, located ca 92.7km (57.6miles) from Bothwell.
Are there beautiful beaches close by?
No, there are not many beaches close to Bothwell. A beach that might be worth checking out is
Burntisland, which is just 36.7km (22.8miles) away from Bothwell. Another fun beach near Bothwell is
Dunbar, which is approximately 59.1km (36.7miles) away.
What wetsuit is recommended for Bothwell?
The water temperature around Bothwell is pretty cold, reaching up to 14°C (57°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Bothwell. However, during early spring, water temperatures come down to roughly 7°C (44°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Bothwell?
Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 9 to 14°C (48-57°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.
Directions to Bothwell: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
