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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

54.3

°F

September 17, 16:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

54.2°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

19:48

Day Length:

12 h. 53 min.

Hafnarfjörður in September

Minimum:

34.4°F

Average:

37.3°F

Maximum:

39.1°F

Sea water temperature in Hafnarfjörður today

As of now, in Hafnarfjörður, the water temperature is 54.3°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 4.0°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 48.4°F on 2024.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Hafnarfjörður

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 3 55.8°F 50.4°F 51.9°F
Sep 4 56.4°F 50.3°F 51.9°F
Sep 5 56.4°F 50.3°F 51.9°F
Sep 6 55.7°F 50.2°F 51.8°F
Sep 7 55.2°F 49.9°F 51.7°F
Sep 8 54.6°F 49.8°F 51.6°F
Sep 9 54.2°F 49.8°F 51.6°F
Sep 10 54.1°F 49.8°F 51.4°F
Sep 11 53.7°F 49.6°F 51.3°F
Sep 12 53.3°F 49.2°F 51.2°F
Sep 13 53.5°F 49.0°F 51.0°F
Sep 14 52.8°F 48.7°F 50.9°F
Sep 15 53.4°F 48.6°F 50.8°F
Sep 16 54.3°F 48.5°F 50.8°F
Sep 17 54.3°F 48.4°F 50.3°F
Sep 18 54.2°F 48.5°F 50.2°F
Sep 19 54.1°F 48.4°F 50.1°F
Sep 20 53.9°F 48.0°F 49.9°F
Sep 21 53.9°F 48.1°F 49.8°F
Sep 22 53.7°F 47.8°F 49.7°F
Sep 23 53.7°F 47.9°F 49.6°F
Sep 24 53.6°F 47.9°F 49.6°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 37.7°F in Winter, 40.7°F in Spring, 51.5°F in Summer, and 46.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Kópavogur 54.5°F 3mi
Álftanes 54.2°F 3mi
Reykjavík 54.6°F 5mi
Akranes 52.3°F 18mi
Keflavík 51.9°F 19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Hafnarfjörður