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 13.3°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.

55.9

°F

May 14, 06:10

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

21:28

Day Length:

15 h. 38 min.

Leiden in May

Minimum:

43.1°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 55.9°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 2.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

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 55.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 51.1°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.5°F, while the maximum might reach 57.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 30	53.3°F	51.2°F	50.4°F
May 1	54.2°F	51.5°F	50.5°F
May 2	54.2°F	52.0°F	50.8°F
May 3	54.8°F	53.2°F	51.2°F
May 4	54.4°F	53.0°F	51.3°F
May 5	54.2°F	52.6°F	51.5°F
May 6	54.8°F	54.7°F	51.9°F
May 7	54.3°F	54.4°F	52.1°F
May 8	53.9°F	54.4°F	52.5°F
May 9	53.7°F	53.9°F	52.8°F
May 10	53.6°F	53.9°F	52.7°F
May 11	53.3°F	53.7°F	52.5°F
May 12	53.5°F	53.9°F	52.7°F
May 13	55.7°F	54.6°F	53.4°F
May 14	55.9°F	54.8°F	53.6°F
May 15	56.5°F	58.2°F	54.1°F
May 16	56.5°F	57.9°F	54.1°F
May 17	56.6°F	57.5°F	54.3°F
May 18	56.9°F	58.6°F	54.5°F
May 19	57.2°F	59.8°F	54.8°F
May 20	57.3°F	58.8°F	55.0°F
May 21	57.8°F	58.9°F	55.4°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 44.4°F in Winter, 48.8°F in Spring, 64.5°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	56.8°F	10mi
The Hague	56.7°F	10mi
Amsterdam	61.4°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden