What is the current water temperature in Hamburg?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Hamburg?

As of now, in Hamburg, the water temperature is 12.31°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 Hamburg

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hamburg. 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.

54.2

°F

October 30, 16:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

53.9°F

Sunrise:

07:15

Sunset:

16:52

Day Length:

9 h. 37 min.

Hamburg in November

Minimum:

36.9°F

Average:

38.4°F

Maximum:

43.3°F

Sea water temperature in Hamburg today

As of now, in Hamburg, the water temperature is 54.2°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 0.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 56.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 52.2°F on 2025.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 16	57.5°F	54.0°F	55.9°F
Oct 17	57.6°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Oct 18	57.5°F	55.4°F	55.7°F
Oct 19	57.2°F	55.4°F	55.5°F
Oct 20	56.8°F	55.1°F	55.4°F
Oct 21	58.4°F	53.9°F	55.2°F
Oct 22	58.3°F	54.5°F	55.0°F
Oct 23	56.7°F	54.3°F	54.7°F
Oct 24	56.1°F	54.2°F	54.6°F
Oct 25	56.1°F	54.0°F	54.6°F
Oct 26	54.4°F	53.7°F	54.2°F
Oct 27	54.7°F	53.5°F	54.0°F
Oct 28	54.3°F	53.3°F	54.0°F
Oct 29	54.3°F	52.8°F	53.9°F
Oct 30	54.2°F	52.2°F	53.8°F
Oct 31	53.9°F	50.6°F	53.5°F
Nov 1	53.8°F	49.2°F	53.4°F
Nov 2	53.7°F	49.7°F	53.3°F
Nov 3	53.3°F	49.6°F	52.9°F
Nov 4	52.7°F	49.5°F	52.4°F
Nov 5	52.5°F	49.5°F	52.1°F
Nov 6	52.1°F	50.0°F	51.7°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 Hamburg by month

In an average year, Hamburg offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Hamburg was recorded on August 2, 2018, reaching a 74.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 23, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 39.2°F in Winter, 48.1°F in Spring, 66.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.