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 16.91°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.

62.4

°F

August 30, 03:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.2°F

Tomorrow:

62.4°F

Sunrise:

06:10

Sunset:

20:10

Day Length:

14 h. 0 min.

Copenhagen in September

Minimum:

35.9°F

Average:

38.9°F

Maximum:

40.7°F

Sea water temperature in Copenhagen today

As of now, in Copenhagen, the water temperature is 62.4°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 2.0°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 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 67.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 60.6°F on 2021.

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 62.2°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
Aug 16	63.6°F	66.2°F	65.1°F
Aug 17	63.7°F	65.2°F	65.2°F
Aug 18	64.0°F	64.9°F	65.2°F
Aug 19	64.6°F	65.1°F	65.4°F
Aug 20	63.6°F	66.2°F	65.2°F
Aug 21	63.0°F	64.7°F	64.9°F
Aug 22	63.7°F	65.2°F	64.9°F
Aug 23	62.5°F	64.6°F	64.6°F
Aug 24	62.5°F	64.7°F	64.5°F
Aug 25	61.7°F	63.9°F	64.4°F
Aug 26	62.3°F	63.1°F	64.4°F
Aug 27	62.8°F	63.2°F	64.5°F
Aug 28	63.2°F	62.5°F	64.4°F
Aug 29	62.2°F	61.9°F	64.3°F
Aug 30	62.4°F	63.1°F	64.5°F
Aug 31	62.4°F	62.9°F	64.4°F
Sep 1	62.5°F	64.2°F	64.5°F
Sep 2	62.2°F	64.6°F	64.2°F
Sep 3	62.2°F	64.3°F	64.2°F
Sep 4	62.3°F	65.2°F	64.3°F
Sep 5	62.2°F	65.2°F	64.2°F
Sep 6	62.0°F	64.7°F	64.0°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 6, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.9°F in Winter, 44.6°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	62.0°F	17mi
Roskilde	64.8°F	19mi
Helsingør	62.4°F	25mi
Helsingborg	62.2°F	26mi
Trelleborg	61.8°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen