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 4.93°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.

40.9

°F

March 12, 09:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.4°F

Tomorrow:

41.2°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

11 h. 35 min.

Hamburg in March

Minimum:

37.8°F

Average:

40.7°F

Maximum:

44.2°F

Sea water temperature in Hamburg today

As of now, in Hamburg, the water temperature is 40.9°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 2.9°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

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 42.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 34.5°F on 2018.

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 42.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 41.2°F, while the maximum might reach 42.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	37.9°F	35.7°F	37.8°F
Feb 27	37.0°F	36.5°F	37.5°F
Feb 28	36.3°F	36.1°F	37.0°F
Mar 1	36.2°F	35.6°F	36.6°F
Mar 2	39.3°F	35.2°F	36.7°F
Mar 3	40.5°F	36.2°F	37.1°F
Mar 4	41.2°F	36.3°F	37.4°F
Mar 5	41.0°F	38.2°F	37.7°F
Mar 6	43.1°F	38.5°F	38.0°F
Mar 7	41.1°F	39.2°F	38.0°F
Mar 8	41.6°F	40.8°F	38.1°F
Mar 9	43.5°F	40.9°F	38.4°F
Mar 10	43.9°F	40.4°F	38.5°F
Mar 11	43.4°F	39.4°F	38.4°F
Mar 12	40.9°F	39.2°F	38.0°F
Mar 13	41.2°F	38.4°F	38.3°F
Mar 14	41.6°F	40.1°F	38.7°F
Mar 15	41.7°F	40.2°F	38.8°F
Mar 16	41.9°F	40.2°F	39.0°F
Mar 17	42.2°F	41.1°F	39.3°F
Mar 18	42.6°F	40.6°F	39.7°F
Mar 19	42.9°F	39.8°F	40.0°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 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, 47.9°F in Spring, 66.2°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.