What is the current water temperature in Kiel?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kiel?

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 1.0°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 Kiel

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kiel. 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.

33.8

°F

February 23, 08:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.3°F

Tomorrow:

33.7°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

10 h. 19 min.

Kiel in February

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

41.6°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 33.8°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 4.8°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 35.2°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week displays a degree of variability. While the average temperature will hold relatively steady at 33.9°F, the minimum temperature may go down to 32.0°F, and the maximum might reach 37.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 9	33.2°F	36.8°F	36.9°F
Feb 10	33.2°F	35.7°F	37.1°F
Feb 11	33.0°F	35.3°F	37.2°F
Feb 12	33.2°F	35.8°F	37.2°F
Feb 13	33.3°F	35.6°F	37.1°F
Feb 14	33.2°F	35.5°F	37.3°F
Feb 15	33.1°F	35.3°F	37.5°F
Feb 16	32.9°F	35.8°F	37.7°F
Feb 17	33.4°F	35.7°F	37.9°F
Feb 18	33.1°F	35.5°F	37.7°F
Feb 19	32.8°F	34.1°F	37.6°F
Feb 20	32.9°F	33.6°F	37.6°F
Feb 21	33.0°F	34.7°F	37.8°F
Feb 22	33.3°F	35.1°F	38.0°F
Feb 23	33.8°F	35.2°F	38.6°F
Feb 24	33.7°F	37.3°F	38.5°F
Feb 25	33.7°F	36.6°F	38.6°F
Feb 26	33.5°F	36.2°F	38.3°F
Feb 27	33.4°F	35.5°F	38.2°F
Feb 28	33.5°F	35.5°F	38.3°F
Mar 1	32.0°F	35.7°F	38.2°F
Mar 2	37.7°F	36.1°F	37.7°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 Kiel by month

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

The warmest water in Kiel was recorded on July 19, 2021, reaching a 73.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 5, 2018, dipping to 32.8°F. The average readings by season are 40.1°F in Winter, 45.7°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.