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 16.83°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

62.3

°F

July 30, 18:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.3°F

Tomorrow:

62.3°F

Sunrise:

05:11

Sunset:

21:20

Day Length:

16 h. 9 min.

Copenhagen in August

Minimum:

37.1°F

Average:

39.0°F

Maximum:

40.7°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 62.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.6°F lower 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 stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 72.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.5°F on 2022.

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 62.0°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
Jul 16	63.4°F	63.3°F	63.9°F
Jul 17	62.6°F	63.8°F	64.2°F
Jul 18	62.8°F	65.3°F	64.6°F
Jul 19	61.6°F	65.9°F	64.3°F
Jul 20	62.0°F	66.3°F	64.4°F
Jul 21	62.2°F	66.8°F	64.9°F
Jul 22	63.4°F	66.5°F	65.2°F
Jul 23	63.0°F	66.6°F	65.0°F
Jul 24	63.5°F	67.2°F	65.2°F
Jul 25	63.0°F	67.1°F	65.4°F
Jul 26	63.1°F	66.9°F	65.4°F
Jul 27	62.7°F	68.4°F	65.7°F
Jul 28	62.2°F	68.0°F	65.8°F
Jul 29	62.3°F	67.7°F	65.6°F
Jul 30	62.3°F	67.3°F	65.9°F
Jul 31	62.3°F	66.7°F	65.9°F
Aug 1	62.1°F	66.3°F	65.7°F
Aug 2	61.9°F	65.7°F	65.6°F
Aug 3	61.7°F	65.7°F	65.4°F
Aug 4	62.0°F	65.6°F	65.7°F
Aug 5	61.9°F	65.4°F	65.6°F
Aug 6	61.9°F	64.9°F	65.5°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 38.9°F in Winter, 44.6°F in Spring, 63.3°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	64.9°F	17mi
Roskilde	66.5°F	19mi
Helsingør	63.8°F	25mi
Helsingborg	64.0°F	26mi
Trelleborg	58.6°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen