What air temp is too cold for swimming in an outdoor heated pool?
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How cold out is "too cold" for swim lessons or practice in an outdoor heated pool? At what point does it start getting uncomfortable/unpleasant for the kids, and what air temperature does it have to be for you to consider skipping a swim lesson or practice you paid for? Does it matter how much of the time will be spent out of the water vs swimming laps vs in the water but not moving much?
Also, any tips on helping kids warm up after getting out of the pool once they're done? |
Anonymous
| If the water is warm air temp only matters when you hop out. |
Anonymous
| Air temp doesn’t really matter. People regularly swim in ski locations in the winter. The water has to be warm. |
Anonymous
| During Covid my daughter swam outdoors all winter. If they ever canceled it was maybe once or twice - but can’t remember exactly why. |
Anonymous
| How warm does the water have to be to be comfortable when it's chilly out, though? I think it's only like 78-80. My kid complains about being cold in pools at that temperature even indoors! |
Anonymous
| It almost never gets "too cold" here for outdoor swimming, IMO. I mean, well below freezing with wind chill? This isn't Chicago. |
Anonymous
Agree. I've been in hot tubs at ski resorts where my hair froze. And been in pools at those same temps. It's a bear getting in and out but once you are in the water it's fine. And those pools are always full of kids. |
Anonymous
| Do pool temperatures in the 70s when the air temperature is in the 50s feel warmer than the same temperatures indoors because of the contrast between air and water temperature? Or colder because of the cool air on your wet head/hair/shoulders? |
Anonymous
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My kids were very cold when the temps were in the low 50s or high 40s and windy when they got out of a heated pool. Strong recs:
- Always wear caps. Double-capping holds in extra heat. - Two towels, one for wiping off the water asap and the other for wrapping up in. - Robe (or parka if they do a lot of outdoor). - Uggs or warm-ish shoes over flip-flops, if it's really cold. - For littles, emphasize straight into warm shower from pool deck, get wet suit off, dry off, then put on dry clothes. When my kids were swimming outdoors under covid they couldn't shower in the locker rooms. That warm shower makes a difference! |
Anonymous
| One of my favorite experiences was being in a Japanese outdoor onsen while it was snowing outside. So it's the water temp that matters, as well as having something warm to wear when you get out. |
Anonymous
| Below 80 is cold |