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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.
Sea temperature in Queenstown now

60.2

°F

September 20, 12:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.0°F

Tomorrow:

60.3°F

Sunrise:

06:09

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

12 h. 1 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 60.2°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. 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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.8°F on 2018.

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 60.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.3°F, while the maximum might reach 61.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 57.4°F
Sep 13 59.5°F 57.3°F 57.5°F
Sep 14 59.6°F 58.0°F 57.8°F
Sep 15 59.7°F 58.2°F 57.8°F
Sep 16 59.4°F 58.2°F 57.8°F
Sep 17 59.5°F 58.1°F 57.8°F
Sep 18 59.2°F 58.2°F 57.9°F
Sep 19 60.0°F 58.3°F 57.8°F
Sep 20 60.2°F 58.6°F 58.0°F
Sep 21 60.3°F 58.3°F 58.1°F
Sep 22 60.4°F 58.5°F 58.2°F
Sep 23 60.5°F 58.1°F 58.3°F
Sep 24 60.8°F 58.7°F 58.6°F
Sep 25 60.8°F 58.5°F 58.6°F
Sep 26 61.0°F 58.9°F 58.8°F
Sep 27 60.9°F 59.0°F 58.7°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 61.3°F in Autumn.