What is the current water temperature in Amsterdam?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Amsterdam?

As of now, in Amsterdam, the water temperature is 13.73°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 Amsterdam

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Amsterdam. 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.

56.7

°F

May 21, 11:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.5°F

Tomorrow:

57.0°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

21:38

Day Length:

16 h. 1 min.

Amsterdam in May

Minimum:

39.0°F

Average:

42.3°F

Maximum:

45.0°F

Sea water temperature in Amsterdam today

As of now, in Amsterdam, the water temperature is 56.7°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 2.9°F lower 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 56.3°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.0°F, while the maximum might reach 58.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Amsterdam

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 7	56.9°F	59.7°F	54.8°F
May 8	57.0°F	57.0°F	55.5°F
May 9	57.0°F	56.9°F	56.0°F
May 10	58.1°F	57.1°F	56.1°F
May 11	57.6°F	57.1°F	56.1°F
May 12	56.8°F	57.2°F	56.2°F
May 13	55.3°F	61.2°F	57.1°F
May 14	54.9°F	61.6°F	57.3°F
May 15	55.4°F	62.4°F	58.4°F
May 16	54.4°F	61.6°F	58.5°F
May 17	54.3°F	61.1°F	58.3°F
May 18	54.2°F	61.7°F	58.5°F
May 19	55.8°F	60.5°F	58.7°F
May 20	55.5°F	61.6°F	58.8°F
May 21	56.7°F	61.6°F	59.6°F
May 22	57.0°F	62.1°F	59.8°F
May 23	57.1°F	62.2°F	60.0°F
May 24	57.1°F	61.3°F	60.0°F
May 25	57.1°F	60.9°F	59.9°F
May 26	57.3°F	60.8°F	60.1°F
May 27	57.8°F	60.5°F	60.7°F
May 28	58.1°F	60.9°F	61.0°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 Amsterdam by month

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

The warmest water in Amsterdam was recorded on July 28, 2018, reaching a 75.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 6, 2026, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.0°F in Winter, 50.4°F in Spring, 67.0°F in Summer, and 56.4°F in Autumn.