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Kattegat water temperature

Kattegat, Århus Havn · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Kattegat is 16.5 °C (as of September 12, 2026, source: DMI).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

16.5 °C
Measured: September 12, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 16.5° · ☀️ Air 10.8° · high today 17.4°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Kattegat
Photo: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1261 data points since July 20, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 15.1 °C on August 7, 2026 · highest value: 19.4 °C on July 21, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 16.4 °C and 18.3 °C.

The current value is 0.9 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Kattegat

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Kattegat 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 Kattegat?
Currently 16.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Kattegat in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 17.4 °C.

When is the water warmest at Kattegat?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (17.9 °C).

How is the water quality at Kattegat?
The official classification is: excellent.

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