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 3.43°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.

38.2

°F

January 6, 23:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.2°F

Tomorrow:

37.6°F

Sunrise:

08:37

Sunset:

15:54

Day Length:

7 h. 17 min.

Copenhagen in January

Minimum:

37.5°F

Average:

39.6°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 38.2°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 1.9°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.4°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	39.1°F	39.6°F	39.6°F
Jan 2	39.0°F	41.2°F	40.0°F
Jan 3	39.3°F	42.2°F	40.0°F
Jan 4	40.2°F	42.1°F	40.3°F
Jan 5	39.2°F	41.4°F	40.3°F
Jan 6	38.2°F	40.9°F	40.1°F
Jan 7	37.6°F	40.5°F	39.5°F
Jan 8	37.1°F	40.6°F	39.1°F
Jan 9	37.1°F	40.4°F	39.0°F
Jan 10	36.9°F	40.1°F	38.8°F
Jan 11	36.8°F	40.0°F	38.8°F
Jan 12	36.5°F	39.5°F	38.4°F
Jan 13	36.4°F	39.1°F	38.3°F
Dec 23	44.6°F	43.8°F	41.6°F
Dec 24	44.0°F	42.8°F	41.7°F
Dec 25	42.8°F	41.4°F	40.9°F
Dec 26	42.1°F	42.8°F	40.5°F
Dec 27	41.9°F	42.4°F	40.9°F
Dec 28	42.4°F	41.9°F	41.1°F
Dec 29	41.8°F	41.4°F	40.7°F
Dec 30	40.9°F	40.6°F	40.6°F
Dec 31	40.4°F	41.1°F	40.7°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 39.1°F in Winter, 44.6°F in Spring, 63.4°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	39.0°F	17mi
Roskilde	34.1°F	19mi
Helsingør	39.1°F	25mi
Helsingborg	39.2°F	26mi
Trelleborg	40.8°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen