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 3.15°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.

37.7

°F

January 26, 07:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.9°F

Tomorrow:

37.8°F

Sunrise:

08:18

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

8 h. 29 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 37.7°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 0.3°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 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 40.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.4°F on 2020.

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 38.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 37.8°F, while the maximum might reach 39.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 12	40.1°F	37.7°F	39.4°F
Jan 13	40.0°F	36.5°F	39.3°F
Jan 14	40.3°F	36.6°F	39.5°F
Jan 15	39.6°F	36.7°F	39.7°F
Jan 16	39.7°F	36.8°F	39.7°F
Jan 17	39.9°F	36.7°F	39.4°F
Jan 18	39.9°F	37.1°F	39.5°F
Jan 19	39.2°F	37.4°F	39.4°F
Jan 20	39.5°F	35.9°F	39.1°F
Jan 21	38.9°F	34.9°F	38.8°F
Jan 22	38.6°F	34.8°F	38.3°F
Jan 23	38.1°F	34.8°F	38.0°F
Jan 24	38.1°F	35.3°F	38.0°F
Jan 25	37.9°F	35.1°F	37.6°F
Jan 26	37.7°F	35.4°F	37.4°F
Jan 27	37.8°F	35.6°F	37.5°F
Jan 28	38.4°F	38.5°F	38.0°F
Jan 29	38.1°F	36.1°F	37.8°F
Jan 30	38.3°F	37.1°F	38.0°F
Jan 31	38.7°F	36.8°F	38.4°F
Feb 1	38.8°F	36.6°F	38.5°F
Feb 2	39.0°F	36.4°F	38.7°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 40.2°F in Winter, 45.7°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.