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 15.35°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.

59.6

°F

June 9, 04:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.7°F

Tomorrow:

59.4°F

Sunrise:

07:19

Sunset:

17:11

Day Length:

9 h. 52 min.

Queenstown in June

Minimum:

68.6°F

Average:

71.2°F

Maximum:

73.5°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 59.6°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 0.6°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 57.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 26	61.2°F	60.8°F	61.0°F
May 27	60.7°F	60.3°F	60.9°F
May 28	60.9°F	60.0°F	60.8°F
May 29	61.0°F	60.3°F	60.6°F
May 30	60.6°F	60.2°F	60.2°F
May 31	60.2°F	60.0°F	60.2°F
Jun 1	60.6°F	59.3°F	60.1°F
Jun 2	60.6°F	59.5°F	60.0°F
Jun 3	60.7°F	59.4°F	59.8°F
Jun 4	60.7°F	59.5°F	59.6°F
Jun 5	60.7°F	59.4°F	59.5°F
Jun 6	60.5°F	59.3°F	59.3°F
Jun 7	60.4°F	58.9°F	59.2°F
Jun 8	59.7°F	58.9°F	59.1°F
Jun 9	59.6°F	59.0°F	59.0°F
Jun 10	59.4°F	58.8°F	58.8°F
Jun 11	59.2°F	58.9°F	58.6°F
Jun 12	59.2°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
Jun 13	59.2°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
Jun 14	59.2°F	58.9°F	58.6°F
Jun 15	59.2°F	58.7°F	58.6°F
Jun 16	59.1°F	58.1°F	58.4°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 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.