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 18.61°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.

65.5

°F

November 15, 18:51

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

19:59

Day Length:

13 h. 56 min.

Queenstown in November

Minimum:

70.2°F

Average:

71.7°F

Maximum:

73.3°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 65.5°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 0.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 62.4°F on 2016.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.9°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
Nov 1	66.0°F	64.5°F	63.5°F
Nov 2	65.4°F	65.2°F	63.7°F
Nov 3	66.1°F	64.9°F	63.7°F
Nov 4	66.5°F	64.4°F	63.9°F
Nov 5	66.2°F	64.2°F	63.8°F
Nov 6	65.9°F	63.9°F	63.8°F
Nov 7	65.9°F	63.3°F	64.0°F
Nov 8	65.7°F	63.3°F	64.2°F
Nov 9	65.5°F	63.1°F	64.1°F
Nov 10	65.1°F	63.2°F	64.3°F
Nov 11	65.1°F	63.4°F	64.4°F
Nov 12	65.3°F	63.0°F	64.6°F
Nov 13	65.3°F	63.4°F	64.7°F
Nov 14	65.3°F	63.6°F	64.7°F
Nov 15	65.5°F	64.0°F	64.8°F
Nov 16	65.6°F	64.0°F	64.9°F
Nov 17	65.5°F	63.9°F	64.8°F
Nov 18	65.5°F	64.0°F	64.8°F
Nov 19	65.9°F	64.1°F	65.2°F
Nov 20	66.1°F	63.9°F	65.4°F
Nov 21	66.3°F	63.9°F	65.6°F
Nov 22	66.3°F	64.1°F	65.6°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, 56.4°F in Summer, and 61.4°F in Autumn.