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 14.96°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.

58.9

°F

September 13, 10:03

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

11 h. 46 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 58.9°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 1.6°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

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 56.0°F on 2022.

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 59.3°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
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	56.6°F
Sep 6	58.7°F	56.3°F	56.7°F
Sep 7	59.0°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Sep 8	59.2°F	56.8°F	57.0°F
Sep 9	58.6°F	56.5°F	57.0°F
Sep 10	59.1°F	56.8°F	57.1°F
Sep 11	59.0°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
Sep 12	58.8°F	57.0°F	57.3°F
Sep 13	58.9°F	57.3°F	57.4°F
Sep 14	59.2°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Sep 15	59.2°F	58.2°F	57.6°F
Sep 16	59.2°F	58.2°F	57.7°F
Sep 17	59.2°F	58.1°F	57.7°F
Sep 18	59.3°F	58.2°F	57.8°F
Sep 19	59.3°F	58.3°F	57.8°F
Sep 20	59.6°F	58.6°F	58.0°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 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.