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 10.55°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.

51.0

°F

August 11, 13:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.0°F

Tomorrow:

51.3°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

21:44

Day Length:

16 h. 25 min.

Tórshavn in August

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 51.0°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 0.8°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 51.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.2°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 51.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.3°F, while the maximum might reach 51.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Tórshavn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 28	51.3°F	51.3°F	50.1°F
Jul 29	51.2°F	51.1°F	50.3°F
Jul 30	50.9°F	50.9°F	50.3°F
Jul 31	50.9°F	51.1°F	50.4°F
Aug 1	50.8°F	51.1°F	50.4°F
Aug 2	50.8°F	50.9°F	50.3°F
Aug 3	50.8°F	50.9°F	50.3°F
Aug 4	50.9°F	50.9°F	50.3°F
Aug 5	51.0°F	51.5°F	50.5°F
Aug 6	51.4°F	51.9°F	50.7°F
Aug 7	51.2°F	52.0°F	50.6°F
Aug 8	50.9°F	52.3°F	50.4°F
Aug 9	51.3°F	52.2°F	50.4°F
Aug 10	51.0°F	52.2°F	50.4°F
Aug 11	51.0°F	52.0°F	50.1°F
Aug 12	51.3°F	52.0°F	50.5°F
Aug 13	51.3°F	51.8°F	50.5°F
Aug 14	51.7°F	51.7°F	50.9°F
Aug 15	51.7°F	51.7°F	50.9°F
Aug 16	51.7°F	52.2°F	50.8°F
Aug 17	51.7°F	52.9°F	50.8°F
Aug 18	51.6°F	52.3°F	50.8°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.