What is the current water temperature in Kópavogur?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kópavogur?

As of now, in Kópavogur, the water temperature is 2.54°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 Kópavogur

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kópavogur. 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.

36.6

°F

March 24, 21:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.8°F

Tomorrow:

36.6°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Kópavogur in April

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

37.6°F

Maximum:

40.1°F

Sea water temperature in Kópavogur today

As of now, in Kópavogur, the water temperature is 36.6°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 1.4°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 35.5°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kópavogur

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 10	37.0°F	37.7°F	37.4°F
Mar 11	36.9°F	37.8°F	37.5°F
Mar 12	36.8°F	37.6°F	37.4°F
Mar 13	37.0°F	37.7°F	37.4°F
Mar 14	37.2°F	38.2°F	37.5°F
Mar 15	36.9°F	37.6°F	37.3°F
Mar 16	36.8°F	37.1°F	37.4°F
Mar 17	37.1°F	38.2°F	37.7°F
Mar 18	37.0°F	38.2°F	37.7°F
Mar 19	36.8°F	39.6°F	37.9°F
Mar 20	37.1°F	39.5°F	38.0°F
Mar 21	37.0°F	39.7°F	38.1°F
Mar 22	36.7°F	39.6°F	38.1°F
Mar 23	36.8°F	39.5°F	38.0°F
Mar 24	36.6°F	39.1°F	38.0°F
Mar 25	36.6°F	39.8°F	38.0°F
Mar 26	36.6°F	39.7°F	38.0°F
Mar 27	36.5°F	39.5°F	37.9°F
Mar 28	36.6°F	39.9°F	38.0°F
Mar 29	36.7°F	39.5°F	38.1°F
Mar 30	36.8°F	40.1°F	38.2°F
Mar 31	36.9°F	40.0°F	38.4°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 Kópavogur by month

In an average year, Kópavogur offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Kópavogur was recorded on September 5, 2025, reaching a 56.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 33.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.6°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**
Reykjavík	36.5°F	2mi
Hafnarfjörður	36.7°F	3mi
Álftanes	36.7°F	3mi
Akranes	36.2°F	15mi
Keflavík	39.9°F	21mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kópavogur