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 7.18°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.

44.9

°F

December 2, 16:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.8°F

Tomorrow:

44.3°F

Sunrise:

08:16

Sunset:

15:42

Day Length:

7 h. 26 min.

Copenhagen in December

Minimum:

34.6°F

Average:

38.5°F

Maximum:

40.8°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 44.9°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 0.3°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 41.6°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 18	48.1°F	49.9°F	48.6°F
Nov 19	47.8°F	49.3°F	48.5°F
Nov 20	47.8°F	48.9°F	48.3°F
Nov 21	46.5°F	47.7°F	47.6°F
Nov 22	45.1°F	46.5°F	47.0°F
Nov 23	45.6°F	46.3°F	46.7°F
Nov 24	45.6°F	45.1°F	46.7°F
Nov 25	44.7°F	44.9°F	46.3°F
Nov 26	44.2°F	46.3°F	46.0°F
Nov 27	44.5°F	45.4°F	45.5°F
Nov 28	44.1°F	45.5°F	45.2°F
Nov 29	43.4°F	44.8°F	45.1°F
Nov 30	43.9°F	45.4°F	45.2°F
Dec 1	44.8°F	45.2°F	45.0°F
Dec 2	44.9°F	44.6°F	44.6°F
Dec 3	44.3°F	43.6°F	44.0°F
Dec 4	43.5°F	42.4°F	43.2°F
Dec 5	43.3°F	44.1°F	43.0°F
Dec 6	43.2°F	43.4°F	42.9°F
Dec 7	42.5°F	42.7°F	42.2°F
Dec 8	42.2°F	41.8°F	41.9°F
Dec 9	42.3°F	41.7°F	42.0°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	44.1°F	17mi
Roskilde	39.7°F	19mi
Helsingør	44.6°F	25mi
Helsingborg	44.5°F	26mi
Trelleborg	45.4°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen