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 1.41°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.

34.5

°F

January 12, 12:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.7°F

Tomorrow:

34.7°F

Sunrise:

08:35

Sunset:

16:06

Day Length:

7 h. 31 min.

Roskilde in January

Minimum:

34.6°F

Average:

36.9°F

Maximum:

39.5°F

Sea water temperature in Roskilde today

As of now, in Roskilde, the water temperature is 34.5°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 1.9°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 34.3°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 34.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Roskilde

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	34.8°F	36.3°F	36.9°F
Jan 2	34.2°F	36.4°F	37.0°F
Jan 3	34.2°F	36.8°F	36.8°F
Jan 4	34.2°F	36.4°F	36.6°F
Jan 5	34.0°F	35.0°F	36.3°F
Jan 6	34.1°F	35.2°F	36.1°F
Jan 7	34.1°F	35.1°F	36.0°F
Jan 8	34.0°F	35.5°F	35.8°F
Jan 9	35.5°F	36.0°F	37.3°F
Jan 10	34.9°F	35.3°F	36.5°F
Jan 11	34.7°F	35.5°F	36.4°F
Jan 12	34.5°F	34.3°F	36.4°F
Jan 13	34.7°F	34.0°F	36.6°F
Jan 14	34.7°F	34.1°F	36.6°F
Jan 15	34.8°F	35.2°F	36.7°F
Jan 16	34.0°F	34.4°F	35.9°F
Jan 17	33.9°F	35.2°F	35.8°F
Jan 18	33.9°F	35.2°F	35.7°F
Jan 19	33.4°F	35.0°F	35.3°F
Dec 29	35.5°F	36.1°F	36.7°F
Dec 30	35.2°F	36.1°F	36.8°F
Dec 31	34.2°F	36.8°F	37.0°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 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 14, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.4°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	36.0°F	19mi
Landskrona	36.3°F	33mi
Helsingør	37.1°F	34mi
Helsingborg	37.0°F	37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Roskilde