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 11.15°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.

52.1

°F

August 29, 19:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

52.2°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

20:47

Day Length:

14 h. 40 min.

Tórshavn in September

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

45.5°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 52.1°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 1.1°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 50.4°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

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 52.1°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
Aug 15	51.7°F	51.6°F	50.9°F
Aug 16	52.2°F	50.8°F	50.8°F
Aug 17	52.9°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Aug 18	52.3°F	50.8°F	50.8°F
Aug 19	52.1°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
Aug 20	51.6°F	50.5°F	50.9°F
Aug 21	52.4°F	50.9°F	51.0°F
Aug 22	52.2°F	50.7°F	50.8°F
Aug 23	52.0°F	50.6°F	50.8°F
Aug 24	51.8°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Aug 25	52.1°F	50.5°F	51.0°F
Aug 26	52.0°F	50.8°F	51.0°F
Aug 27	52.4°F	50.4°F	51.0°F
Aug 28	52.4°F	51.5°F	51.1°F
Aug 29	52.1°F	51.4°F	50.9°F
Aug 30	52.2°F	50.8°F	51.1°F
Aug 31	52.2°F	50.8°F	51.0°F
Sep 1	52.3°F	51.3°F	51.1°F
Sep 2	52.1°F	51.3°F	50.9°F
Sep 3	51.9°F	51.0°F	50.8°F
Sep 4	52.0°F	51.2°F	50.8°F
Sep 5	52.0°F	50.8°F	50.9°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 August 17, 2025, reaching a 52.9°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 49.3°F in Autumn.