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 14.61°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.

58.3

°F

May 19, 17:34

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.5°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

04:51

Sunset:

21:23

Day Length:

16 h. 32 min.

Copenhagen in May

Minimum:

39.1°F

Average:

40.3°F

Maximum:

41.9°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 58.3°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 6.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 50.6°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.9°F, while the maximum might reach 61.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	49.0°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
May 6	49.5°F	46.8°F	47.9°F
May 7	50.1°F	46.1°F	48.1°F
May 8	50.1°F	47.9°F	48.5°F
May 9	51.5°F	48.5°F	49.0°F
May 10	50.1°F	49.4°F	49.0°F
May 11	50.1°F	50.2°F	49.0°F
May 12	50.6°F	50.5°F	49.6°F
May 13	50.9°F	50.1°F	49.8°F
May 14	51.5°F	51.6°F	50.4°F
May 15	56.4°F	52.0°F	51.2°F
May 16	57.0°F	52.5°F	51.5°F
May 17	57.3°F	50.3°F	51.7°F
May 18	56.5°F	50.5°F	52.2°F
May 19	58.3°F	51.0°F	51.9°F
May 20	58.9°F	52.4°F	52.5°F
May 21	59.2°F	52.1°F	52.8°F
May 22	59.8°F	51.4°F	53.5°F
May 23	60.2°F	51.7°F	53.8°F
May 24	60.6°F	51.7°F	54.2°F
May 25	61.1°F	54.9°F	54.7°F
May 26	61.5°F	54.8°F	55.1°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 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	55.4°F	17mi
Roskilde	58.9°F	19mi
Helsingør	54.9°F	25mi
Helsingborg	55.0°F	26mi
Trelleborg	53.7°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen