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 9.75°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.

49.6

°F

October 22, 14:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.8°F

Tomorrow:

49.6°F

Sunrise:

08:29

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

Tórshavn in October

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

45.5°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 49.6°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 0.3°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 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 50.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.4°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
Oct 8	50.6°F	51.8°F	50.1°F
Oct 9	50.4°F	51.4°F	50.1°F
Oct 10	50.4°F	51.3°F	49.9°F
Oct 11	50.6°F	51.5°F	50.0°F
Oct 12	50.5°F	51.7°F	50.0°F
Oct 13	50.8°F	51.6°F	49.9°F
Oct 14	50.4°F	51.2°F	49.9°F
Oct 15	50.0°F	51.7°F	49.8°F
Oct 16	50.2°F	51.9°F	49.8°F
Oct 17	50.3°F	51.7°F	49.8°F
Oct 18	49.7°F	51.3°F	49.5°F
Oct 19	49.9°F	51.2°F	49.5°F
Oct 20	50.1°F	50.8°F	49.4°F
Oct 21	49.8°F	50.6°F	49.4°F
Oct 22	49.6°F	50.3°F	49.2°F
Oct 23	49.6°F	51.0°F	49.3°F
Oct 24	49.5°F	50.6°F	49.2°F
Oct 25	49.5°F	50.7°F	49.2°F
Oct 26	49.4°F	50.6°F	49.1°F
Oct 27	49.3°F	50.5°F	49.0°F
Oct 28	49.3°F	50.5°F	49.0°F
Oct 29	49.2°F	50.1°F	48.9°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 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.