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 18.47°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.2

°F

September 21, 06:13

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.6°F

Tomorrow:

65.0°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

19:44

Day Length:

12 h. 18 min.

Leiden in September

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 65.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.6°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 fall a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 7	67.1°F	66.1°F	66.6°F
Sep 8	67.3°F	65.8°F	66.7°F
Sep 9	67.5°F	66.5°F	66.8°F
Sep 10	66.8°F	66.4°F	66.8°F
Sep 11	66.8°F	66.6°F	66.7°F
Sep 12	66.1°F	66.1°F	66.5°F
Sep 13	66.6°F	65.5°F	66.3°F
Sep 14	66.1°F	65.2°F	66.3°F
Sep 15	66.3°F	65.0°F	66.1°F
Sep 16	66.2°F	64.4°F	65.9°F
Sep 17	66.8°F	64.2°F	65.7°F
Sep 18	66.4°F	64.0°F	65.4°F
Sep 19	66.1°F	63.4°F	65.1°F
Sep 20	65.6°F	64.2°F	65.0°F
Sep 21	65.2°F	63.6°F	64.7°F
Sep 22	65.0°F	63.7°F	64.4°F
Sep 23	64.9°F	63.0°F	64.3°F
Sep 24	64.5°F	62.9°F	63.9°F
Sep 25	64.5°F	62.2°F	63.9°F
Sep 26	64.3°F	61.9°F	63.7°F
Sep 27	64.1°F	61.2°F	63.5°F
Sep 28	63.8°F	61.0°F	63.2°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, 49.0°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	65.6°F	10mi
The Hague	65.9°F	10mi
Amsterdam	63.9°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden