Best time to swim in Germany Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Germany? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Germany.
Swimming in Germany by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Germany by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Hamburg, Boltenhagen, East Frisian Islands, Eckernförde and Fehmarn.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F to 42°F | freezing swimming |
| February | 37°F to 42°F | freezing swimming |
| March | 37°F to 42°F | freezing swimming |
| April | 42°F to 47°F | freezing swimming |
| May | 50°F to 54°F | freezing swimming |
| June | 59°F to 63°F | cold swimming* |
| July | 63°F to 66°F | cool swimming |
| August | 64°F to 67°F | cool swimming |
| September | 62°F to 65°F | cool swimming* |
| October | 55°F to 59°F | freezing swimming |
| November | 48°F to 53°F | freezing swimming |
| December | 42°F to 47°F | freezing swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Germany?
Best time to swim in Hamburg
The best months for swimming in Hamburg are july, august et september.
Best time to swim in Boltenhagen
The best months for swimming in Boltenhagen are july, august et september.
Best time to swim in East Frisian Islands
The best months for swimming in East Frisian Islands are july, august et september.
Best time to swim in Eckernförde
The best months for swimming in Eckernförde are july, august et september.
Other cities and places in Germany:
Water temperatures in Germany over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Germany for the cities of: Hamburg, Boltenhagen, East Frisian Islands, Eckernförde and Fehmarn.