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North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Esbjerg Havn · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 16.3 °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.

16.3 °C
Measured: September 12, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 16.3° · ☀️ Air 12.3° · high today 17.4°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
North Sea
Photo: Hjart · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

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

Lowest recorded value: 16.3 °C on September 11, 2026 · highest value: 20.7 °C on August 5, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 16.3 °C and 18.6 °C.

The current value is 1.4 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: North Sea

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at North Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 16.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 16.3 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at North Sea in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 17.7 °C.

When is the water warmest at North Sea?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (18.9 °C).

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