Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Slotsholmen, Denmark

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Slotsholmen...

Slotsholmen is an island in Denmark. It is one of the islands of the Copenhagen Harbour island group. The water temperature around Slotsholmen changes extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 1.8°C (35.3°F) in February up to 16.4°C (61.5°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (48°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Slotsholmen 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 Slotsholmen?

The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters around Slotsholmen is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Slotsholmen. A good spot nearby is Hornbaek, which is about 29.3km (20.5miles) away from Slotsholmen. Click here to check out more information on Hornbaek and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Slotsholmen are Gilleleje havn, which is roughly 33km (20.5miles) away, and Vik, located 66.5km (41.3miles) from Slotsholmen.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to Slotsholmen. One beach, which is not too far away, is Amager Strand, which is 2.9km (1.8miles) away from Slotsholmen. Another nice beach near Slotsholmen is Hornbak Strand, 29.8km (18.5miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Slotsholmen?

The sea temperature around Slotsholmen is relatively cold, reaching up to 16°C (62°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Slotsholmen. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of approximately 2°C (35°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Slotsholmen?

Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 11 to 16°C (53-62°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Slotsholmen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Slotsholmen...

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