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Water temperature in Hafnarfjörður

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hafnarfjörður. 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.
Sea temperature in Hafnarfjörður now

46.8

°F

October 23, 17:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.8°F

Tomorrow:

46.6°F

Sunrise:

08:41

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

9 h. 1 min.

Hafnarfjörður in October

Minimum:

35.0°F

Average:

37.7°F

Maximum:

40.1°F

Sea water temperature in Hafnarfjörður today

As of now, in Hafnarfjörður, the water temperature is 46.8°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 0.6°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 fall 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 48.7°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 44.3°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Hafnarfjörður

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 9 48.5°F 49.8°F 47.8°F
Oct 10 48.6°F 49.5°F 47.7°F
Oct 11 48.5°F 49.9°F 47.7°F
Oct 12 48.3°F 50.8°F 47.6°F
Oct 13 48.4°F 50.9°F 47.4°F
Oct 14 48.5°F 50.5°F 47.2°F
Oct 15 48.4°F 51.1°F 47.2°F
Oct 16 47.8°F 52.1°F 47.3°F
Oct 17 47.5°F 53.0°F 47.2°F
Oct 18 47.7°F 53.0°F 47.1°F
Oct 19 47.5°F 52.6°F 47.0°F
Oct 20 47.3°F 52.7°F 46.9°F
Oct 21 47.2°F 52.3°F 46.9°F
Oct 22 46.8°F 50.1°F 46.6°F
Oct 23 46.8°F 48.7°F 46.2°F
Oct 24 46.6°F 47.9°F 46.0°F
Oct 25 46.6°F 48.5°F 46.0°F
Oct 26 46.5°F 48.7°F 45.9°F
Oct 27 46.3°F 47.5°F 45.7°F
Oct 28 46.2°F 47.7°F 45.6°F
Oct 29 46.0°F 46.9°F 45.4°F
Oct 30 45.8°F 47.2°F 45.3°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 Hafnarfjörður by month

In an average year, Hafnarfjörður offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Hafnarfjörður was recorded on September 5, 2025, reaching a 56.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2023, dipping to 33.8°F. The average readings by season are 37.8°F in Winter, 40.8°F in Spring, 51.7°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Kópavogur 46.6°F 3mi
Álftanes 46.8°F 3mi
Reykjavík 46.5°F 5mi
Akranes 46.0°F 18mi
Keflavík 47.5°F 19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Hafnarfjörður