South Haven Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

19.1°C / 66.4°F

The water will feel tepid. Swimming will be tolerable without a wetsuit, although it will take a little getting used to. If you intend to stay in the water for a while a 3/2mm wetsuit will be ideal.

*Live data from Holland, MI: 17.9°C / 64.2°F

Current weather

17°C / 62°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
51%

The measurements for the water temperature in South Haven, Michigan are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly South Haven water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

South Haven average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in South Haven
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 2.6 1.2 1.1 2.3 2 5.7 16.9 21 17.1 10.5 5.9 2.3
Max °C 5 4.8 4.8 5.4 8.9 20.8 25.4 24.3 23.7 18.7 12.7 8
Min °F 37.6 35.6 35.4 37.3 38.3 48.3 65.8 71.1 65.4 54.2 45.3 38.4
Max °F 40 39.2 39.1 40.4 45.2 63.4 74.3 74.4 72 62.4 52.1 44.1

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 72.7°F / 22.6°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 37.2°F / 2.9°C.