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 3.85°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.

38.9

°F

March 20, 04:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

38.7°F

Tomorrow:

39.2°F

Sunrise:

06:23

Sunset:

18:32

Day Length:

12 h. 9 min.

Kiel in March

Minimum:

34.7°F

Average:

41.2°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 38.9°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 about the same as 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 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 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 45.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 34.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 39.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 39.2°F, while the maximum might reach 40.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 6	37.5°F	38.6°F	37.5°F
Mar 7	37.0°F	37.8°F	37.7°F
Mar 8	37.3°F	39.2°F	37.9°F
Mar 9	37.8°F	38.5°F	37.7°F
Mar 10	37.9°F	38.6°F	38.0°F
Mar 11	38.2°F	38.1°F	38.2°F
Mar 12	38.7°F	38.6°F	38.5°F
Mar 13	39.0°F	38.7°F	38.3°F
Mar 14	38.8°F	37.3°F	38.4°F
Mar 15	38.9°F	38.1°F	38.4°F
Mar 16	39.3°F	36.5°F	38.7°F
Mar 17	37.2°F	38.9°F	38.8°F
Mar 18	39.4°F	38.1°F	39.2°F
Mar 19	38.7°F	36.3°F	38.9°F
Mar 20	38.9°F	36.9°F	39.1°F
Mar 21	39.2°F	39.1°F	39.3°F
Mar 22	39.5°F	40.4°F	39.6°F
Mar 23	39.5°F	39.9°F	39.7°F
Mar 24	39.7°F	40.9°F	39.8°F
Mar 25	39.8°F	40.4°F	40.0°F
Mar 26	39.7°F	38.8°F	39.8°F
Mar 27	40.1°F	39.9°F	40.2°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 40.0°F in Winter, 45.7°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.