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 17.23°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.0

°F

May 24, 00:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

62.8°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

10 h. 7 min.

Queenstown in May

Minimum:

68.8°F

Average:

71.0°F

Maximum:

72.7°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 63.0°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 1.4°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 fall 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 62.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.3°F on 2020.

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 62.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 10	64.1°F	64.5°F	63.4°F
May 11	63.2°F	64.2°F	63.1°F
May 12	63.6°F	64.2°F	63.1°F
May 13	63.6°F	64.1°F	63.1°F
May 14	64.1°F	63.9°F	63.1°F
May 15	63.9°F	64.1°F	62.9°F
May 16	64.0°F	64.2°F	62.8°F
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	61.7°F
May 24	63.0°F	62.1°F	61.6°F
May 25	62.8°F	61.4°F	61.4°F
May 26	62.5°F	61.2°F	61.2°F
May 27	62.3°F	60.7°F	60.9°F
May 28	62.3°F	60.9°F	60.9°F
May 29	62.1°F	61.0°F	60.7°F
May 30	61.7°F	60.6°F	60.3°F
May 31	61.6°F	60.2°F	60.3°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.