Elbe, Harburg · River
The current water temperature at Elbe is 16.5 °C (as of September 5, 2026, source: Badegewässer Hamburg (BUE/BUKEA)).
A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.
This measurement series includes 140 data points since July 21, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 14.4 °C on August 25, 2026 · highest value: 19.5 °C on August 5, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 15.8 °C and 16.9 °C.
The current value is 0.1 °C above the September average of this series.
Can you swim at Elbe right now?
The current water temperature is 16.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Elbe?
Currently 16.5 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Elbe in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 16.4 °C.
When is the water warmest at Elbe?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (16.8 °C).