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 10.05°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.

50.1

°F

April 20, 09:50

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.2°F

Tomorrow:

50.5°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

20:48

Day Length:

14 h. 13 min.

Leiden in April

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

45.3°F

Maximum:

47.3°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 50.1°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 1.2°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 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 50.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.5°F, while the maximum might reach 51.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 6	47.9°F	49.4°F	46.6°F
Apr 7	48.2°F	49.3°F	46.5°F
Apr 8	48.4°F	50.6°F	46.9°F
Apr 9	48.1°F	50.9°F	47.1°F
Apr 10	48.6°F	50.6°F	47.3°F
Apr 11	48.4°F	50.5°F	47.4°F
Apr 12	48.5°F	49.3°F	47.6°F
Apr 13	49.8°F	50.0°F	47.9°F
Apr 14	49.8°F	49.9°F	47.9°F
Apr 15	50.1°F	50.9°F	48.3°F
Apr 16	50.4°F	50.8°F	48.5°F
Apr 17	50.0°F	51.2°F	48.4°F
Apr 18	49.9°F	50.9°F	48.6°F
Apr 19	50.2°F	50.9°F	48.8°F
Apr 20	50.1°F	50.9°F	48.9°F
Apr 21	50.5°F	50.9°F	49.4°F
Apr 22	50.6°F	50.5°F	49.5°F
Apr 23	50.6°F	50.1°F	49.4°F
Apr 24	50.5°F	50.5°F	49.3°F
Apr 25	50.8°F	50.1°F	49.6°F
Apr 26	51.0°F	50.1°F	49.8°F
Apr 27	51.0°F	49.5°F	49.9°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, 48.7°F in Spring, 64.5°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	49.4°F	10mi
The Hague	49.2°F	10mi
Amsterdam	51.7°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden