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 2.89°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.

37.2

°F

January 21, 03:12

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

37.1°F

Tomorrow:

37.4°F

Sunrise:

08:22

Sunset:

16:21

Day Length:

7 h. 59 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 37.2°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 about the same as 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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 40.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 33.6°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	38.7°F	40.5°F	39.4°F
Jan 8	37.9°F	40.6°F	39.0°F
Jan 9	37.6°F	40.4°F	38.9°F
Jan 10	37.1°F	40.1°F	38.7°F
Jan 11	37.2°F	40.0°F	38.6°F
Jan 12	36.0°F	39.5°F	38.2°F
Jan 13	36.0°F	39.1°F	38.1°F
Jan 14	35.5°F	38.2°F	38.4°F
Jan 15	35.6°F	38.8°F	38.3°F
Jan 16	34.0°F	37.8°F	37.7°F
Jan 17	34.1°F	37.9°F	37.5°F
Jan 18	34.0°F	37.4°F	37.7°F
Jan 19	36.4°F	34.5°F	37.4°F
Jan 20	37.1°F	34.3°F	37.3°F
Jan 21	37.2°F	35.7°F	37.3°F
Jan 22	37.4°F	35.7°F	37.5°F
Jan 23	37.3°F	35.3°F	37.5°F
Jan 24	37.5°F	37.8°F	37.6°F
Jan 25	37.5°F	37.5°F	37.7°F
Jan 26	37.8°F	39.2°F	37.9°F
Jan 27	37.5°F	38.7°F	37.6°F
Jan 28	37.6°F	39.2°F	37.7°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	37.5°F	17mi
Roskilde	33.0°F	19mi
Helsingør	38.4°F	25mi
Helsingborg	38.3°F	26mi
Trelleborg	37.5°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen