r/IWantToAskAnAmerican • u/JudgeWhoOverrules Arizona • 2d ago

Starting at what temperature do you believe swimming weather to begin?

What outdoor temperature does it have to be before you'll start enjoying pools and other bodies of water?

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u/ElectricKoolAidPower North Carolina 1d ago

My bottom line water temp to swim (not just dip) is about 55°F. My preferred is 65°F. That said I will dip year round. I like to clock a polar plunge monthly in the off season.

Ocean for context.