Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kankelau, Germany
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kankelau...
Kankelau is a coastal city in Germany.
It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 209 people.
The water temperature around Kankelau varies dramatically throughout the year.
The temperature ranges from 2°C (35.5°F) in February up to 18.3°C (64.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kankelau is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
What is the current water temperature near Kankelau?
The current water temperature in the month of March near Kankelau is about:
3°C (37°F)
Are there surf spots near Kankelau?
There are not too many surf spots close to Kankelau. A spot that might be worth checking out is Dazendorf, which is just 58.5km (46.4miles) away from Kankelau.
Click here for more information on Dazendorf and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Kankelau are
Damp 2000, which is approximately 74.7km (46.4miles) away, and
Wustrow, located roughly 91.8km (57miles) from Kankelau.
Are there beautiful beaches near by?
No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Kankelau. A good beach nearby is
Travemünde, which is 31.3km (19.4miles) away from Kankelau. Another gorgeous beach near Kankelau is
Timmendorfer Strand, which is approximately 31.7km (19.7miles) away.
Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Kankelau?
The water temperature around Kankelau is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Kankelau. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to nearly 2°C (36°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Kankelau?
Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Kankelau: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
