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 7.12°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.

44.8

°F

December 29, 03:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.8°F

Tomorrow:

44.7°F

Sunrise:

08:51

Sunset:

16:37

Day Length:

7 h. 46 min.

Leiden in January

Minimum:

44.3°F

Average:

45.3°F

Maximum:

48.1°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 44.8°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 1.1°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 48.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 44.3°F on 2018.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 43.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	44.2°F	44.5°F	45.3°F
Jan 2	44.3°F	45.4°F	45.3°F
Jan 3	44.3°F	45.8°F	45.4°F
Jan 4	44.2°F	45.7°F	45.3°F
Jan 5	43.8°F	45.2°F	44.9°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	47.7°F	46.2°F	46.7°F
Dec 19	47.5°F	45.7°F	46.4°F
Dec 20	47.7°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Dec 21	47.4°F	46.9°F	46.6°F
Dec 22	47.3°F	47.1°F	46.5°F
Dec 23	48.0°F	46.5°F	46.4°F
Dec 24	47.8°F	46.1°F	46.4°F
Dec 25	46.7°F	45.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 26	45.7°F	45.5°F	46.3°F
Dec 27	45.2°F	45.4°F	46.0°F
Dec 28	44.8°F	45.2°F	45.8°F
Dec 29	44.8°F	45.1°F	45.9°F
Dec 30	44.7°F	45.1°F	45.8°F
Dec 31	44.5°F	44.7°F	45.6°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	44.7°F	10mi
The Hague	44.5°F	10mi
Amsterdam	40.3°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden