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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.
Sea temperature in Queenstown now

61.4

°F

May 31, 01:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

17:13

Day Length:

9 h. 59 min.

Queenstown in June

Minimum:

68.6°F

Average:

71.0°F

Maximum:

73.5°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 61.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 61.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 58.5°F on 2020.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 17 64.2°F 64.3°F 62.7°F
May 18 63.9°F 64.1°F 62.5°F
May 19 64.0°F 63.8°F 62.4°F
May 20 63.8°F 63.1°F 62.3°F
May 21 63.6°F 62.7°F 62.0°F
May 22 63.0°F 62.9°F 62.0°F
May 23 63.1°F 62.3°F 61.9°F
May 24 63.1°F 62.1°F 61.8°F
May 25 63.0°F 61.4°F 61.6°F
May 26 62.3°F 61.2°F 61.3°F
May 27 62.0°F 60.7°F 61.1°F
May 28 62.2°F 60.9°F 61.0°F
May 29 61.7°F 61.0°F 60.8°F
May 30 61.5°F 60.6°F 60.3°F
May 31 61.4°F 60.2°F 60.3°F
Jun 1 61.3°F 60.6°F 60.2°F
Jun 2 61.2°F 60.6°F 60.1°F
Jun 3 61.0°F 60.7°F 59.9°F
Jun 4 60.8°F 60.7°F 59.7°F
Jun 5 60.7°F 60.7°F 59.6°F
Jun 6 60.6°F 60.5°F 59.5°F
Jun 7 60.5°F 60.4°F 59.3°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.