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 8.43°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.

47.2

°F

December 10, 11:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.2°F

Tomorrow:

47.1°F

Sunrise:

08:39

Sunset:

16:30

Day Length:

7 h. 51 min.

Leiden in December

Minimum:

42.4°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 47.2°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 0.5°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 considerably 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 48.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 47.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 26	49.8°F	50.7°F	50.5°F
Nov 27	49.7°F	50.0°F	50.4°F
Nov 28	49.3°F	50.2°F	50.2°F
Nov 29	49.5°F	49.6°F	49.8°F
Nov 30	49.2°F	48.6°F	49.6°F
Dec 1	49.0°F	48.1°F	49.3°F
Dec 2	48.9°F	47.8°F	49.1°F
Dec 3	48.7°F	48.1°F	48.8°F
Dec 4	48.2°F	48.4°F	48.6°F
Dec 5	47.6°F	47.4°F	48.3°F
Dec 6	47.7°F	47.4°F	48.1°F
Dec 7	47.5°F	47.3°F	48.0°F
Dec 8	47.6°F	47.9°F	47.8°F
Dec 9	47.2°F	47.8°F	47.8°F
Dec 10	47.2°F	47.7°F	47.7°F
Dec 11	47.1°F	47.6°F	47.6°F
Dec 12	46.8°F	47.4°F	47.3°F
Dec 13	46.5°F	47.2°F	47.0°F
Dec 14	46.5°F	47.1°F	46.9°F
Dec 15	46.4°F	46.5°F	46.9°F
Dec 16	46.2°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 17	46.0°F	46.2°F	46.5°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 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 44.4°F in Winter, 48.8°F in Spring, 64.5°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	47.2°F	10mi
The Hague	47.1°F	10mi
Amsterdam	44.3°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden