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 4.99°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.

41.0

°F

February 12, 06:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

41.1°F

Tomorrow:

40.8°F

Sunrise:

08:04

Sunset:

17:49

Day Length:

9 h. 45 min.

Leiden in February

Minimum:

43.8°F

Average:

45.3°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 41.0°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 1.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 39.7°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.9°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
Jan 29	40.9°F	42.5°F	42.6°F
Jan 30	39.9°F	42.4°F	42.6°F
Jan 31	40.7°F	41.8°F	42.7°F
Feb 1	40.6°F	41.6°F	42.7°F
Feb 2	40.3°F	41.1°F	42.9°F
Feb 3	40.9°F	40.6°F	42.8°F
Feb 4	41.1°F	41.4°F	42.8°F
Feb 5	40.7°F	40.9°F	42.7°F
Feb 6	39.7°F	41.3°F	42.6°F
Feb 7	39.7°F	42.1°F	42.6°F
Feb 8	40.2°F	42.2°F	42.7°F
Feb 9	40.6°F	42.0°F	42.6°F
Feb 10	40.8°F	41.6°F	42.4°F
Feb 11	41.1°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Feb 12	41.0°F	41.7°F	42.3°F
Feb 13	40.8°F	41.7°F	42.1°F
Feb 14	40.7°F	41.6°F	42.1°F
Feb 15	40.8°F	41.0°F	42.1°F
Feb 16	41.0°F	41.2°F	42.3°F
Feb 17	41.1°F	41.5°F	42.5°F
Feb 18	41.0°F	41.4°F	42.3°F
Feb 19	40.9°F	41.1°F	42.2°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, 48.9°F in Spring, 64.7°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	41.1°F	10mi
The Hague	41.1°F	10mi
Amsterdam	36.1°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden