What is the current water temperature in Roskilde?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Roskilde?

As of now, in Roskilde, the water temperature is 11.86°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 Roskilde

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Roskilde. 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.

53.3

°F

October 16, 02:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.7°F

Tomorrow:

53.0°F

Sunrise:

07:43

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

10 h. 27 min.

Roskilde in October

Minimum:

34.9°F

Average:

36.5°F

Maximum:

38.4°F

Sea water temperature in Roskilde today

As of now, in Roskilde, the water temperature is 53.3°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. 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 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 55.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2016.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Roskilde

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 2	59.8°F	57.0°F	57.5°F
Oct 3	58.2°F	56.6°F	57.0°F
Oct 4	57.7°F	56.4°F	56.8°F
Oct 5	57.8°F	55.1°F	56.4°F
Oct 6	57.8°F	55.0°F	56.1°F
Oct 7	58.3°F	54.9°F	55.7°F
Oct 8	58.0°F	54.9°F	55.5°F
Oct 9	57.7°F	54.8°F	55.4°F
Oct 10	55.7°F	54.6°F	54.8°F
Oct 11	56.0°F	54.3°F	54.7°F
Oct 12	55.6°F	54.1°F	54.6°F
Oct 13	55.4°F	54.2°F	54.5°F
Oct 14	54.4°F	54.0°F	54.3°F
Oct 15	53.7°F	53.9°F	53.8°F
Oct 16	53.3°F	53.8°F	53.5°F
Oct 17	53.0°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
Oct 18	52.8°F	53.4°F	53.0°F
Oct 19	52.7°F	53.1°F	52.9°F
Oct 20	52.4°F	52.5°F	52.6°F
Oct 21	52.2°F	51.4°F	52.3°F
Oct 22	51.8°F	51.0°F	51.9°F
Oct 23	51.4°F	50.2°F	51.6°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 Roskilde by month

In an average year, Roskilde offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Roskilde was recorded on July 28, 2018, reaching a 74.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 4, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.3°F in Winter, 45.5°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Copenhagen	54.8°F	19mi
Landskrona	54.6°F	33mi
Helsingør	54.6°F	34mi
Helsingborg	54.6°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Roskilde