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 11.33°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.

52.4

°F

May 3, 17:47

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.5°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

05:39

Sunset:

20:55

Day Length:

15 h. 16 min.

Kiel in May

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

40.7°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 52.4°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 3.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 2025, while the historical minimum was 45.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.6°F, while the maximum might reach 54.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 19	47.7°F	52.0°F	46.1°F
Apr 20	48.8°F	51.9°F	46.6°F
Apr 21	48.0°F	51.0°F	46.8°F
Apr 22	47.7°F	50.6°F	47.1°F
Apr 23	49.0°F	49.4°F	47.1°F
Apr 24	49.9°F	49.1°F	48.0°F
Apr 25	49.8°F	48.4°F	47.6°F
Apr 26	51.3°F	49.5°F	47.8°F
Apr 27	51.1°F	51.6°F	47.9°F
Apr 28	50.8°F	51.4°F	47.8°F
Apr 29	50.2°F	51.0°F	48.2°F
Apr 30	50.5°F	53.0°F	48.4°F
May 1	51.2°F	52.0°F	49.3°F
May 2	51.5°F	55.2°F	49.4°F
May 3	52.4°F	56.3°F	49.1°F
May 4	52.6°F	56.7°F	49.3°F
May 5	52.9°F	55.8°F	49.6°F
May 6	53.2°F	55.6°F	49.9°F
May 7	53.7°F	55.5°F	50.4°F
May 8	54.0°F	54.5°F	50.7°F
May 9	54.1°F	52.6°F	50.8°F
May 10	54.6°F	53.0°F	51.3°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.