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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.
Sea temperature in Tórshavn now

51.3

°F

October 10, 21:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

51.4°F

Tomorrow:

51.3°F

Sunrise:

07:57

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Tórshavn in October

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

45.5°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 51.3°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 1.5°F higher 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.3°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 51.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Tórshavn

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 26 51.9°F 50.3°F 50.5°F
Sep 27 51.4°F 50.4°F 50.4°F
Sep 28 51.2°F 50.2°F 50.5°F
Sep 29 51.9°F 50.4°F 50.6°F
Sep 30 51.7°F 50.2°F 50.5°F
Oct 1 52.0°F 50.2°F 50.4°F
Oct 2 52.0°F 50.1°F 50.4°F
Oct 3 52.0°F 50.2°F 50.3°F
Oct 4 51.7°F 50.1°F 50.3°F
Oct 5 51.4°F 49.9°F 50.2°F
Oct 6 51.9°F 49.8°F 50.1°F
Oct 7 51.9°F 49.7°F 50.1°F
Oct 8 51.8°F 49.6°F 50.0°F
Oct 9 51.4°F 49.8°F 50.0°F
Oct 10 51.3°F 49.5°F 49.8°F
Oct 11 51.3°F 49.2°F 49.7°F
Oct 12 51.3°F 49.2°F 49.7°F
Oct 13 51.1°F 49.0°F 49.6°F
Oct 14 51.2°F 48.8°F 49.7°F
Oct 15 51.2°F 48.8°F 49.7°F
Oct 16 51.1°F 48.8°F 49.6°F
Oct 17 51.1°F 48.9°F 49.6°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 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 44.4°F in Winter, 44.2°F in Spring, 49.2°F in Summer, and 49.4°F in Autumn.