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 5.98°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.

42.8

°F

December 25, 11:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

44.0°F

Tomorrow:

42.5°F

Sunrise:

08:39

Sunset:

15:41

Day Length:

7 h. 2 min.

Copenhagen in January

Minimum:

37.5°F

Average:

39.5°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 42.8°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 1.8°F higher 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 38.8°F on 2022.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.5°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 1	41.3°F	39.6°F	39.5°F
Dec 11	42.2°F	42.0°F	42.5°F
Dec 12	41.5°F	42.4°F	41.9°F
Dec 13	41.3°F	42.0°F	41.6°F
Dec 14	43.4°F	42.5°F	41.9°F
Dec 15	43.1°F	42.4°F	41.7°F
Dec 16	44.1°F	42.9°F	41.7°F
Dec 17	44.7°F	42.3°F	41.5°F
Dec 18	43.0°F	44.0°F	40.5°F
Dec 19	44.2°F	43.4°F	41.5°F
Dec 20	44.1°F	43.7°F	42.0°F
Dec 21	44.5°F	43.6°F	41.3°F
Dec 22	43.8°F	42.6°F	41.6°F
Dec 23	44.6°F	43.8°F	41.8°F
Dec 24	44.0°F	42.8°F	42.0°F
Dec 25	42.8°F	41.4°F	41.0°F
Dec 26	42.5°F	42.8°F	40.7°F
Dec 27	42.9°F	42.4°F	41.1°F
Dec 28	43.1°F	41.9°F	41.3°F
Dec 29	42.6°F	41.4°F	40.9°F
Dec 30	42.5°F	40.6°F	40.7°F
Dec 31	42.7°F	41.1°F	40.9°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, 63.1°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	43.3°F	17mi
Roskilde	39.2°F	19mi
Helsingør	43.0°F	25mi
Helsingborg	43.2°F	26mi
Trelleborg	43.9°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen