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 19.67°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

67.4

°F

April 29, 01:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

67.6°F

Tomorrow:

67.3°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

10 h. 46 min.

Queenstown in May

Minimum:

68.8°F

Average:

71.2°F

Maximum:

72.7°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 67.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.0°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 67.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

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 66.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 66.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 67.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	70.0°F	65.5°F	67.3°F
Apr 16	70.1°F	65.7°F	67.3°F
Apr 17	70.4°F	66.2°F	67.2°F
Apr 18	70.2°F	66.4°F	66.9°F
Apr 19	69.9°F	66.0°F	66.9°F
Apr 20	70.1°F	65.7°F	66.9°F
Apr 21	69.7°F	65.4°F	66.6°F
Apr 22	69.1°F	65.4°F	66.4°F
Apr 23	68.4°F	64.9°F	66.3°F
Apr 24	67.2°F	64.9°F	66.1°F
Apr 25	67.0°F	65.3°F	66.0°F
Apr 26	67.3°F	65.1°F	65.9°F
Apr 27	67.9°F	64.9°F	65.8°F
Apr 28	67.6°F	64.6°F	65.5°F
Apr 29	67.4°F	64.6°F	65.4°F
Apr 30	67.3°F	64.2°F	65.2°F
May 1	67.1°F	63.7°F	65.1°F
May 2	67.0°F	63.4°F	64.9°F
May 3	66.8°F	63.1°F	64.7°F
May 4	66.5°F	62.5°F	64.4°F
May 5	66.3°F	63.0°F	64.3°F
May 6	66.0°F	62.9°F	64.0°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 an average year, Queenstown offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Queenstown was recorded on January 26, 2019, reaching a 76.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2015, dipping to 53.1°F. The average readings by season are 71.1°F in Winter, 67.0°F in Spring, 56.2°F in Summer, and 61.2°F in Autumn.