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 8.29°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.

46.9

°F

December 27, 23:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.7°F

Tomorrow:

46.9°F

Sunrise:

09:52

Sunset:

15:04

Day Length:

5 h. 12 min.

Tórshavn in January

Minimum:

44.2°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 46.9°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 1.8°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 44.4°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 46.7°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
Jan 1	46.7°F	44.2°F	44.9°F
Jan 2	46.6°F	44.4°F	44.9°F
Jan 3	46.5°F	44.3°F	44.7°F
Dec 13	47.2°F	45.5°F	46.0°F
Dec 14	46.9°F	45.8°F	46.0°F
Dec 15	47.0°F	45.7°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	47.0°F	45.5°F	45.9°F
Dec 17	47.0°F	45.4°F	45.8°F
Dec 18	46.9°F	45.4°F	45.8°F
Dec 19	46.8°F	45.2°F	45.7°F
Dec 20	46.7°F	45.4°F	45.8°F
Dec 21	46.2°F	45.3°F	45.6°F
Dec 22	46.6°F	45.1°F	45.6°F
Dec 23	46.5°F	45.1°F	45.6°F
Dec 24	46.6°F	44.6°F	45.4°F
Dec 25	46.6°F	44.7°F	45.4°F
Dec 26	46.7°F	45.2°F	45.4°F
Dec 27	46.9°F	45.2°F	45.1°F
Dec 28	46.9°F	45.2°F	45.1°F
Dec 29	46.9°F	45.0°F	45.1°F
Dec 30	46.8°F	44.9°F	45.0°F
Dec 31	46.8°F	44.9°F	45.0°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.