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 12.64°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.

54.8

°F

May 9, 17:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

54.6°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

21:20

Day Length:

15 h. 22 min.

Leiden in May

Minimum:

41.7°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Leiden today

As of now, in Leiden, the water temperature is 54.8°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 1.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall 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 55.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 49.8°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.4°F, while the maximum might reach 56.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Leiden

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	52.3°F	50.9°F	50.0°F
Apr 26	52.0°F	51.5°F	50.2°F
Apr 27	51.6°F	52.5°F	50.3°F
Apr 28	51.8°F	52.4°F	50.3°F
Apr 29	52.9°F	53.0°F	50.6°F
Apr 30	52.8°F	53.3°F	50.7°F
May 1	52.8°F	54.2°F	50.8°F
May 2	53.2°F	54.2°F	51.1°F
May 3	53.3°F	54.8°F	51.5°F
May 4	54.1°F	54.4°F	51.6°F
May 5	53.6°F	54.2°F	51.7°F
May 6	54.2°F	54.8°F	52.1°F
May 7	53.7°F	54.3°F	52.3°F
May 8	53.8°F	53.9°F	52.7°F
May 9	54.8°F	53.7°F	53.0°F
May 10	54.6°F	53.5°F	52.8°F
May 11	54.4°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
May 12	54.6°F	53.5°F	52.8°F
May 13	55.4°F	55.7°F	53.6°F
May 14	55.7°F	56.9°F	53.9°F
May 15	56.2°F	56.8°F	54.4°F
May 16	56.3°F	57.6°F	54.5°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, 64.7°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scheveningen	54.5°F	10mi
The Hague	54.1°F	10mi
Amsterdam	57.0°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Leiden