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 8.25°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.

46.9

°F

December 17, 14:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.0°F

Tomorrow:

47.0°F

Sunrise:

08:46

Sunset:

16:30

Day Length:

7 h. 44 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 46.9°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 0.4°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 rise a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 45.4°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	47.6°F
Dec 11	48.0°F	47.6°F	47.6°F
Dec 12	48.3°F	47.4°F	47.4°F
Dec 13	48.0°F	47.2°F	47.1°F
Dec 14	47.6°F	47.1°F	47.0°F
Dec 15	46.8°F	46.5°F	46.9°F
Dec 16	47.0°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Dec 17	46.9°F	46.2°F	46.5°F
Dec 18	47.0°F	46.2°F	46.6°F
Dec 19	46.7°F	45.7°F	46.3°F
Dec 20	46.8°F	46.8°F	46.4°F
Dec 21	47.0°F	46.9°F	46.6°F
Dec 22	46.9°F	47.1°F	46.5°F
Dec 23	46.7°F	46.5°F	46.3°F
Dec 24	46.7°F	46.1°F	46.3°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	46.9°F	10mi
The Hague	46.8°F	10mi
Amsterdam	44.5°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden