Swimming in Denmark in august 2025 Sea temperature by city in august

In august in Denmark swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in august in Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Hirtshals, Marstal, Ringkøbing, Stege, Thisted, Fredericia, Frederikshavn, Greve, Læsø, Roskilde, Skagen, Snedsted (Thy National Park), Viborg, Aabenraa, Assens, Bogense, Charlottenlund, Dragør, Ebeltoft, Espergaerde, Faaborg, Frederiksværk, Gilleleje, Gråsten, Haderslev, Hadsund, Hals, Hanstholm, Harboore, Hellebaek, Holbaek, Hornbaek, Horsens, Humlebaek, Hundested, Hvide Sande, Hørsholm, Juelsminde, Kalundborg, Kerteminde, Kolding, Korsør, Køge, Lemvig, Liseleje, Lokken, Løgstør, Middelfart, Nakskov, Nexo, Niva, Nordborg, Norresundby, Nyborg, Nykobing Falster, Nykobing Mors, Nykobing Sjaelland, Præstø, Ribe, Rodvig, Rudkøbing, Rødby, Rønne, Saeby, Sakskøbing, Sherrebek, Skaelskor, Skive, Strandby, Svendborg, Sønderborg, Thyboron, Tønder, Varde, Vejle, Vordingborg and Ærøskøbing is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 69°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Note that the average is 64°F.

Forget about swimming in Faroe Islands and Tórshavn in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 51°F (and only 54°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!