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 12.53°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.

54.6

°F

May 10, 08:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

54.4°F

Tomorrow:

54.9°F

Sunrise:

05:11

Sunset:

21:06

Day Length:

15 h. 55 min.

Roskilde in May

Minimum:

34.0°F

Average:

36.3°F

Maximum:

38.4°F

Sea water temperature in Roskilde today

As of now, in Roskilde, the water temperature is 54.6°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 2.1°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.4°F on 2017.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.9°F, while the maximum might reach 57.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Roskilde

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	47.8°F	50.6°F	48.3°F
Apr 27	46.8°F	49.1°F	48.1°F
Apr 28	48.2°F	49.7°F	48.3°F
Apr 29	48.9°F	51.1°F	48.4°F
Apr 30	49.6°F	51.8°F	48.7°F
May 1	50.6°F	54.3°F	50.5°F
May 2	52.5°F	54.1°F	51.0°F
May 3	52.9°F	53.9°F	51.2°F
May 4	52.8°F	54.9°F	51.1°F
May 5	51.3°F	54.4°F	50.2°F
May 6	50.9°F	53.8°F	50.6°F
May 7	53.6°F	54.8°F	51.3°F
May 8	54.9°F	55.5°F	52.2°F
May 9	54.4°F	55.6°F	52.3°F
May 10	54.6°F	55.8°F	52.4°F
May 11	54.9°F	56.1°F	52.8°F
May 12	55.5°F	56.7°F	53.4°F
May 13	56.0°F	55.5°F	53.9°F
May 14	56.3°F	56.1°F	54.2°F
May 15	57.1°F	56.3°F	54.9°F
May 16	57.4°F	56.3°F	55.3°F
May 17	57.5°F	57.2°F	55.3°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, 65.3°F in Summer, and 53.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Copenhagen	51.0°F	19mi
Landskrona	50.6°F	33mi
Helsingør	51.2°F	34mi
Helsingborg	50.8°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Roskilde