What is the current water temperature in Tórshavn?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Tórshavn?

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 7.75°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 Tórshavn

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tórshavn. 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.

46.0

°F

May 21, 18:56

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.5°F

Tomorrow:

46.1°F

Sunrise:

04:19

Sunset:

22:30

Day Length:

18 h. 11 min.

Tórshavn in May

Minimum:

43.7°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 46.0°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 0.2°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 44.4°F on 2021.

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 46.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.1°F, while the maximum might reach 46.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Tórshavn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 7	45.8°F	46.1°F	44.9°F
May 8	45.6°F	46.1°F	45.0°F
May 9	45.9°F	46.7°F	45.1°F
May 10	45.8°F	46.4°F	44.9°F
May 11	45.4°F	46.5°F	45.0°F
May 12	45.3°F	46.3°F	44.8°F
May 13	45.8°F	46.4°F	45.2°F
May 14	45.7°F	47.0°F	45.2°F
May 15	46.1°F	47.1°F	45.3°F
May 16	46.1°F	47.2°F	45.4°F
May 17	45.9°F	47.4°F	45.6°F
May 18	46.2°F	47.3°F	45.6°F
May 19	46.2°F	48.1°F	45.8°F
May 20	45.5°F	48.1°F	45.8°F
May 21	46.0°F	47.8°F	45.7°F
May 22	46.1°F	47.9°F	45.9°F
May 23	46.3°F	48.0°F	46.1°F
May 24	46.5°F	47.6°F	46.3°F
May 25	46.5°F	47.7°F	46.3°F
May 26	46.3°F	47.6°F	46.1°F
May 27	46.5°F	47.5°F	46.3°F
May 28	46.5°F	47.6°F	46.2°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 Tórshavn by month

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

The warmest water in Tórshavn was recorded on September 4, 2025, reaching a 53.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2016, dipping to 41.6°F. The average readings by season are 44.5°F in Winter, 44.3°F in Spring, 49.2°F in Summer, and 49.4°F in Autumn.