What is the current water temperature in Leiden?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Leiden?

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 15.63°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 Leiden

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Leiden. 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.

60.1

°F

June 7, 20:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.2°F

Tomorrow:

60.2°F

Sunrise:

05:23

Sunset:

21:59

Day Length:

16 h. 36 min.

Leiden in June

Minimum:

41.3°F

Average:

44.5°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 60.1°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 1.0°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 58.2°F on 2023.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.2°F, while the maximum might reach 61.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 24	56.7°F	57.5°F	56.4°F
May 25	58.7°F	57.4°F	56.7°F
May 26	59.5°F	57.5°F	56.8°F
May 27	59.6°F	57.0°F	57.2°F
May 28	59.4°F	56.9°F	57.3°F
May 29	58.5°F	57.4°F	57.5°F
May 30	58.3°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
May 31	58.9°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Jun 1	58.8°F	58.8°F	58.2°F
Jun 2	58.7°F	59.6°F	58.2°F
Jun 3	60.0°F	59.3°F	58.6°F
Jun 4	59.9°F	58.7°F	58.7°F
Jun 5	59.5°F	59.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 6	60.2°F	59.1°F	59.2°F
Jun 7	60.1°F	59.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 8	60.2°F	59.2°F	59.2°F
Jun 9	60.2°F	58.9°F	59.2°F
Jun 10	60.8°F	59.8°F	59.8°F
Jun 11	61.0°F	59.8°F	60.0°F
Jun 12	61.1°F	60.2°F	60.1°F
Jun 13	61.3°F	60.4°F	60.3°F
Jun 14	61.4°F	60.5°F	60.4°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 Leiden by month

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

The warmest water in Leiden was recorded on September 11, 2023, reaching a 71.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2018, dipping to 37.4°F. The average readings by season are 44.3°F in Winter, 49.0°F in Spring, 64.7°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	60.6°F	10mi
The Hague	60.8°F	10mi
Amsterdam	64.7°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden