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 18.43°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.

65.2

°F

December 3, 20:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.3°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

14 h. 20 min.

Queenstown in December

Minimum:

70.5°F

Average:

71.9°F

Maximum:

73.4°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 65.2°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 1.9°F lower 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

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 65.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.3°F, while the maximum might reach 66.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 19	64.1°F	67.4°F	65.4°F
Nov 20	63.9°F	67.1°F	65.6°F
Nov 21	63.9°F	67.6°F	65.7°F
Nov 22	64.1°F	67.8°F	65.7°F
Nov 23	63.6°F	67.7°F	65.7°F
Nov 24	64.6°F	67.7°F	65.8°F
Nov 25	65.3°F	67.6°F	66.0°F
Nov 26	65.9°F	68.4°F	66.2°F
Nov 27	66.1°F	68.5°F	66.2°F
Nov 28	66.5°F	68.5°F	66.4°F
Nov 29	65.7°F	69.2°F	66.5°F
Nov 30	66.0°F	69.2°F	66.8°F
Dec 1	65.8°F	69.2°F	66.9°F
Dec 2	65.4°F	70.0°F	66.8°F
Dec 3	65.2°F	70.7°F	67.1°F
Dec 4	65.3°F	70.9°F	67.2°F
Dec 5	65.6°F	71.3°F	67.6°F
Dec 6	65.9°F	70.9°F	67.9°F
Dec 7	66.3°F	71.9°F	68.2°F
Dec 8	66.3°F	72.6°F	68.3°F
Dec 9	66.3°F	72.6°F	68.2°F
Dec 10	66.2°F	72.6°F	68.1°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, 67.1°F in Spring, 56.2°F in Summer, and 61.2°F in Autumn.