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 14.83°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.

58.7

°F

September 6, 09:34

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 31 min.

Queenstown in September

Minimum:

69.4°F

Average:

71.3°F

Maximum:

72.8°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 58.7°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 2.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 55.6°F on 2018.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.9°F, while the maximum might reach 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 23	57.7°F	55.2°F	55.7°F
Aug 24	57.5°F	55.5°F	55.7°F
Aug 25	57.7°F	55.5°F	55.7°F
Aug 26	58.5°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Aug 27	57.8°F	55.8°F	55.9°F
Aug 28	58.0°F	55.8°F	56.0°F
Aug 29	58.1°F	55.7°F	56.2°F
Aug 30	58.4°F	55.7°F	56.2°F
Aug 31	59.0°F	55.4°F	56.4°F
Sep 1	59.1°F	55.5°F	56.4°F
Sep 2	58.9°F	55.1°F	56.4°F
Sep 3	58.6°F	55.1°F	56.5°F
Sep 4	58.1°F	55.5°F	56.6°F
Sep 5	58.6°F	55.8°F	56.4°F
Sep 6	58.7°F	56.3°F	56.5°F
Sep 7	58.9°F	56.5°F	56.7°F
Sep 8	59.0°F	56.8°F	56.8°F
Sep 9	59.0°F	56.5°F	56.8°F
Sep 10	59.2°F	56.8°F	56.9°F
Sep 11	59.5°F	57.0°F	57.2°F
Sep 12	59.5°F	57.0°F	57.3°F
Sep 13	59.6°F	57.3°F	57.4°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 61.2°F in Autumn.