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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

43.6

°F

November 16, 05:06

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.8°F

Tomorrow:

43.5°F

Sunrise:

09:58

Sunset:

16:26

Day Length:

6 h. 28 min.

Hafnarfjörður in November

Minimum:

35.0°F

Average:

37.4°F

Maximum:

39.2°F

Sea water temperature in Hafnarfjörður today

As of now, in Hafnarfjörður, the water temperature is 43.6°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 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 45.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.9°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Hafnarfjörður

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 2 46.8°F 43.4°F 44.9°F
Nov 3 46.1°F 43.1°F 44.7°F
Nov 4 45.8°F 43.1°F 44.6°F
Nov 5 45.4°F 43.0°F 44.4°F
Nov 6 45.3°F 43.3°F 44.3°F
Nov 7 45.2°F 42.8°F 44.1°F
Nov 8 44.8°F 42.9°F 44.0°F
Nov 9 44.6°F 43.0°F 44.2°F
Nov 10 44.4°F 42.8°F 43.9°F
Nov 11 44.1°F 42.6°F 43.8°F
Nov 12 44.2°F 42.5°F 43.7°F
Nov 13 44.3°F 42.6°F 43.8°F
Nov 14 44.1°F 42.4°F 43.5°F
Nov 15 43.8°F 43.7°F 43.4°F
Nov 16 43.6°F 43.7°F 43.3°F
Nov 17 43.5°F 43.2°F 43.2°F
Nov 18 43.3°F 42.9°F 42.9°F
Nov 19 43.2°F 42.7°F 42.9°F
Nov 20 43.1°F 42.9°F 42.8°F
Nov 21 43.1°F 43.0°F 42.7°F
Nov 22 43.0°F 42.9°F 42.6°F
Nov 23 42.9°F 42.3°F 42.5°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 47.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Kópavogur 43.6°F 3mi
Álftanes 43.7°F 3mi
Reykjavík 43.6°F 5mi
Akranes 43.1°F 18mi
Keflavík 44.5°F 19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Hafnarfjörður