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 10.74°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.

51.3

°F

September 21, 17:37

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.2°F

Tomorrow:

51.4°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

19:32

Day Length:

12 h. 25 min.

Tórshavn in September

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

44.5°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 0.7°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 52.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 49.9°F on 2019.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.3°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 7	51.4°F	52.4°F	51.0°F
Sep 8	51.3°F	52.4°F	51.1°F
Sep 9	51.4°F	52.7°F	51.1°F
Sep 10	51.8°F	52.5°F	51.1°F
Sep 11	51.2°F	53.1°F	51.0°F
Sep 12	51.4°F	53.0°F	51.0°F
Sep 13	51.5°F	52.6°F	51.0°F
Sep 14	51.4°F	52.9°F	51.1°F
Sep 15	51.4°F	52.6°F	51.0°F
Sep 16	51.1°F	53.1°F	51.0°F
Sep 17	51.1°F	52.6°F	50.8°F
Sep 18	51.4°F	51.9°F	50.8°F
Sep 19	51.0°F	51.1°F	50.6°F
Sep 20	51.2°F	51.7°F	50.7°F
Sep 21	51.3°F	52.2°F	50.7°F
Sep 22	51.4°F	51.6°F	50.7°F
Sep 23	51.4°F	51.8°F	50.8°F
Sep 24	51.4°F	52.2°F	50.7°F
Sep 25	51.3°F	52.1°F	50.6°F
Sep 26	51.2°F	51.9°F	50.5°F
Sep 27	51.1°F	51.4°F	50.4°F
Sep 28	51.1°F	51.2°F	50.5°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, 49.3°F in Summer, and 49.4°F in Autumn.