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 3.75°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.

38.8

°F

January 15, 19:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.2°F

Tomorrow:

38.3°F

Sunrise:

08:30

Sunset:

16:09

Day Length:

7 h. 39 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 38.8°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 about the same as 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 41.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 34.8°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Copenhagen

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	39.6°F	38.7°F	39.5°F
Jan 2	41.2°F	38.6°F	39.9°F
Jan 3	42.2°F	38.3°F	40.0°F
Jan 4	42.1°F	38.1°F	40.2°F
Jan 5	41.4°F	39.1°F	40.3°F
Jan 6	40.9°F	38.5°F	40.0°F
Jan 7	40.5°F	38.2°F	39.5°F
Jan 8	40.6°F	37.1°F	39.1°F
Jan 9	40.4°F	35.9°F	39.0°F
Jan 10	40.1°F	35.9°F	38.8°F
Jan 11	40.0°F	35.5°F	38.8°F
Jan 12	39.5°F	34.6°F	38.5°F
Jan 13	39.1°F	34.6°F	38.4°F
Jan 14	38.2°F	35.2°F	38.7°F
Jan 15	38.8°F	34.8°F	38.6°F
Jan 16	38.3°F	34.7°F	38.1°F
Jan 17	38.1°F	34.1°F	37.9°F
Jan 18	38.4°F	35.2°F	38.2°F
Jan 19	38.0°F	34.9°F	37.9°F
Jan 20	37.9°F	35.0°F	37.7°F
Jan 21	37.7°F	34.8°F	37.6°F
Jan 22	37.8°F	34.9°F	37.7°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, 44.3°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 55.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Landskrona	38.8°F	17mi
Roskilde	35.2°F	19mi
Helsingør	39.1°F	25mi
Helsingborg	39.1°F	26mi
Trelleborg	40.2°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Copenhagen