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Elbe water temperature

Elbe, Hahnöfer Sand West Siel · River

The current water temperature at Elbe is 17.8 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: PEGELONLINE).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

17.8 °C
Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 17.8° · ☀️ Air 17.7°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Elbe
Photo: Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 637 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.2 °C on September 19, 2026 · highest value: 24.8 °C on August 14, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 17.2 °C and 20.6 °C.

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

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Elbe

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Elbe right now?
The current water temperature is 17.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Elbe?
Currently 17.8 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Elbe in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 19.2 °C.

When is the water warmest at Elbe?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (21.2 °C).

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