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 18.3°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.

64.9

°F

October 26, 23:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.7°F

Tomorrow:

65.1°F

Sunrise:

06:21

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

13 h. 18 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 64.9°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 2.4°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 64.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.3°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.1°F, while the maximum might reach 65.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 12	63.3°F	61.8°F	61.0°F
Oct 13	62.6°F	61.9°F	61.1°F
Oct 14	62.7°F	61.9°F	61.1°F
Oct 15	62.2°F	62.5°F	61.3°F
Oct 16	62.1°F	63.1°F	61.5°F
Oct 17	62.5°F	62.8°F	61.6°F
Oct 18	63.8°F	62.8°F	61.7°F
Oct 19	64.8°F	63.8°F	62.0°F
Oct 20	65.1°F	63.8°F	62.1°F
Oct 21	65.1°F	63.7°F	62.3°F
Oct 22	65.6°F	63.5°F	62.8°F
Oct 23	66.5°F	62.7°F	62.8°F
Oct 24	66.3°F	63.0°F	63.0°F
Oct 25	65.7°F	62.9°F	62.9°F
Oct 26	64.9°F	63.1°F	62.5°F
Oct 27	65.1°F	63.5°F	62.7°F
Oct 28	65.1°F	63.4°F	62.7°F
Oct 29	65.4°F	63.5°F	63.0°F
Oct 30	65.6°F	63.9°F	63.2°F
Oct 31	65.6°F	64.1°F	63.2°F
Nov 1	65.6°F	64.5°F	63.2°F
Nov 2	65.9°F	65.2°F	63.5°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.