What is the current water temperature in Copenhagen?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Copenhagen?

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 6.43°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Copenhagen

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Copenhagen. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

43.6

°F

December 3, 19:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

44.6°F

Tomorrow:

42.7°F

Sunrise:

08:19

Sunset:

15:40

Day Length:

7 h. 21 min.

Copenhagen in December

Minimum:

34.6°F

Average:

38.4°F

Maximum:

40.8°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 43.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 41.0°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 19	49.3°F	47.4°F	48.7°F
Nov 20	48.9°F	47.0°F	48.5°F
Nov 21	47.7°F	46.9°F	48.0°F
Nov 22	46.5°F	46.8°F	47.4°F
Nov 23	46.3°F	45.4°F	47.0°F
Nov 24	45.1°F	45.7°F	47.0°F
Nov 25	44.9°F	45.5°F	46.8°F
Nov 26	46.3°F	44.9°F	46.4°F
Nov 27	45.4°F	43.4°F	45.9°F
Nov 28	45.5°F	42.9°F	45.6°F
Nov 29	44.8°F	43.3°F	45.5°F
Nov 30	45.4°F	43.1°F	45.5°F
Dec 1	45.2°F	42.7°F	45.1°F
Dec 2	44.6°F	41.6°F	44.7°F
Dec 3	43.6°F	41.0°F	44.1°F
Dec 4	42.7°F	40.0°F	43.2°F
Dec 5	42.3°F	39.3°F	42.8°F
Dec 6	42.2°F	40.5°F	42.6°F
Dec 7	41.7°F	39.8°F	42.2°F
Dec 8	41.4°F	39.1°F	41.9°F
Dec 9	41.5°F	39.1°F	42.0°F
Dec 10	41.2°F	38.6°F	41.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen by month

In an average year, Copenhagen offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Copenhagen was recorded on August 4, 2018, reaching a 73.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 13, 2021, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.0°F in Winter, 44.3°F in Spring, 63.3°F in Summer, and 55.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	43.5°F	17mi
Roskilde	40.2°F	19mi
Helsingør	43.5°F	25mi
Helsingborg	43.4°F	26mi
Trelleborg	45.8°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen