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 0.76°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.

33.4

°F

February 21, 07:32

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

34.2°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

10 h. 6 min.

Copenhagen in February

Minimum:

36.7°F

Average:

40.0°F

Maximum:

41.9°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 33.4°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 3.6°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 32.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 33.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 33.5°F, while the maximum might reach 34.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 7	32.2°F	38.7°F	36.5°F
Feb 8	32.2°F	38.8°F	36.5°F
Feb 9	32.5°F	38.7°F	36.9°F
Feb 10	32.3°F	38.1°F	36.5°F
Feb 11	32.2°F	38.3°F	36.2°F
Feb 12	32.1°F	38.0°F	36.4°F
Feb 13	32.3°F	37.6°F	36.2°F
Feb 14	32.5°F	37.6°F	36.4°F
Feb 15	32.0°F	36.6°F	36.1°F
Feb 16	32.0°F	36.4°F	36.2°F
Feb 17	32.0°F	35.5°F	36.1°F
Feb 18	32.0°F	35.1°F	36.1°F
Feb 19	32.0°F	34.8°F	36.1°F
Feb 20	33.2°F	34.7°F	36.8°F
Feb 21	33.4°F	34.4°F	37.0°F
Feb 22	34.2°F	37.2°F	37.8°F
Feb 23	34.1°F	35.8°F	37.6°F
Feb 24	34.0°F	34.9°F	37.6°F
Feb 25	33.8°F	35.1°F	37.4°F
Feb 26	34.0°F	35.3°F	37.6°F
Feb 27	33.8°F	34.8°F	37.4°F
Feb 28	33.5°F	34.6°F	37.1°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 6, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.0°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	33.3°F	17mi
Roskilde	32.3°F	19mi
Helsingør	32.4°F	25mi
Helsingborg	32.3°F	26mi
Trelleborg	33.1°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen