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 11.42°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.

52.6

°F

May 6, 08:08

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.2°F

Tomorrow:

52.8°F

Sunrise:

05:17

Sunset:

20:57

Day Length:

15 h. 40 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 52.6°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 4.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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 51.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 44.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.8°F, while the maximum might reach 54.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	47.3°F	42.6°F	45.7°F
Apr 23	48.0°F	42.9°F	46.0°F
Apr 24	48.9°F	41.9°F	45.8°F
Apr 25	49.1°F	43.9°F	46.0°F
Apr 26	49.2°F	44.9°F	46.0°F
Apr 27	50.4°F	43.9°F	45.9°F
Apr 28	50.3°F	43.1°F	45.9°F
Apr 29	50.8°F	44.0°F	46.2°F
Apr 30	50.4°F	44.9°F	46.0°F
May 1	51.9°F	47.0°F	47.2°F
May 2	52.4°F	48.5°F	47.5°F
May 3	51.5°F	49.2°F	47.8°F
May 4	52.1°F	49.1°F	48.1°F
May 5	52.2°F	49.0°F	47.6°F
May 6	52.6°F	49.5°F	47.9°F
May 7	52.8°F	50.1°F	48.1°F
May 8	53.2°F	50.1°F	48.5°F
May 9	53.8°F	51.5°F	49.2°F
May 10	53.8°F	50.1°F	49.2°F
May 11	53.8°F	50.1°F	49.2°F
May 12	54.3°F	50.6°F	49.7°F
May 13	54.5°F	50.8°F	49.9°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, 44.5°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	51.5°F	17mi
Roskilde	55.0°F	19mi
Helsingør	52.3°F	25mi
Helsingborg	52.2°F	26mi
Trelleborg	49.6°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen