What is the current water temperature in Queenstown?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Queenstown?

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 12.97°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Queenstown

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Queenstown. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

55.3

°F

August 2, 08:32

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.3°F

Tomorrow:

55.5°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

17:35

Day Length:

10 h. 25 min.

Queenstown in August

Minimum:

68.4°F

Average:

71.1°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 55.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 53.9°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 19	55.3°F	55.2°F	55.0°F
Jul 20	55.7°F	55.2°F	55.0°F
Jul 21	55.6°F	55.1°F	54.9°F
Jul 22	55.9°F	55.1°F	54.9°F
Jul 23	55.8°F	55.1°F	54.9°F
Jul 24	55.3°F	55.0°F	54.8°F
Jul 25	55.7°F	55.0°F	54.9°F
Jul 26	55.8°F	55.0°F	54.8°F
Jul 27	55.7°F	54.9°F	54.8°F
Jul 28	55.8°F	55.0°F	54.8°F
Jul 29	55.7°F	54.8°F	54.9°F
Jul 30	55.6°F	54.6°F	54.8°F
Jul 31	54.9°F	54.2°F	54.6°F
Aug 1	55.3°F	54.4°F	54.7°F
Aug 2	55.3°F	53.9°F	54.8°F
Aug 3	55.5°F	54.1°F	54.9°F
Aug 4	55.4°F	54.3°F	54.8°F
Aug 5	55.4°F	54.2°F	54.8°F
Aug 6	55.4°F	53.8°F	54.8°F
Aug 7	55.4°F	54.0°F	54.8°F
Aug 8	55.5°F	54.2°F	54.9°F
Aug 9	55.6°F	54.3°F	55.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Queenstown by month

In Queenstown, there are only 1 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in Queenstown was recorded on January 26, 2019, reaching a 76.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 6, 2025, dipping to 53.8°F. The average readings by season are 71.1°F in Winter, 67.3°F in Spring, 56.3°F in Summer, and 61.2°F in Autumn.