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 15.25°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.

59.5

°F

June 14, 02:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.4°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

17:11

Day Length:

9 h. 50 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 59.5°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 0.9°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 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 59.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 57.0°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 31	61.1°F	60.2°F	60.3°F
Jun 1	61.1°F	60.6°F	60.3°F
Jun 2	60.9°F	60.6°F	60.1°F
Jun 3	61.1°F	60.7°F	60.0°F
Jun 4	60.9°F	60.7°F	59.8°F
Jun 5	60.3°F	60.7°F	59.7°F
Jun 6	59.9°F	60.5°F	59.5°F
Jun 7	59.3°F	60.4°F	59.3°F
Jun 8	59.5°F	59.7°F	59.2°F
Jun 9	59.4°F	59.6°F	59.1°F
Jun 10	59.5°F	59.1°F	58.9°F
Jun 11	59.3°F	59.0°F	58.8°F
Jun 12	59.5°F	58.4°F	58.7°F
Jun 13	59.5°F	57.6°F	58.6°F
Jun 14	59.5°F	57.5°F	58.6°F
Jun 15	59.4°F	57.4°F	58.5°F
Jun 16	59.2°F	57.4°F	58.3°F
Jun 17	58.9°F	57.3°F	58.1°F
Jun 18	58.8°F	57.4°F	57.9°F
Jun 19	58.7°F	57.5°F	57.8°F
Jun 20	58.5°F	57.1°F	57.7°F
Jun 21	58.4°F	56.5°F	57.6°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.