What is the current water temperature in Timaru?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Timaru?

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 11.36°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 Timaru

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Timaru. 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.

52.4

°F

October 11, 09:30

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

52.7°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

13 h. 3 min.

Timaru in October

Minimum:

59.7°F

Average:

62.2°F

Maximum:

65.4°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 52.4°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 about the same as 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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 27	50.9°F	51.0°F	51.0°F
Sep 28	51.7°F	50.9°F	51.1°F
Sep 29	51.4°F	51.0°F	51.2°F
Sep 30	51.9°F	51.2°F	51.4°F
Oct 1	51.5°F	51.2°F	51.5°F
Oct 2	51.4°F	51.1°F	51.6°F
Oct 3	51.3°F	51.1°F	51.5°F
Oct 4	51.4°F	51.2°F	51.6°F
Oct 5	51.4°F	51.0°F	51.5°F
Oct 6	51.2°F	52.1°F	51.6°F
Oct 7	51.5°F	52.0°F	51.7°F
Oct 8	51.5°F	52.4°F	51.7°F
Oct 9	51.4°F	52.5°F	52.0°F
Oct 10	52.4°F	52.3°F	52.3°F
Oct 11	52.4°F	52.0°F	52.3°F
Oct 12	52.7°F	52.8°F	52.6°F
Oct 13	52.4°F	52.7°F	52.3°F
Oct 14	52.5°F	52.6°F	52.4°F
Oct 15	52.6°F	52.6°F	52.4°F
Oct 16	52.7°F	52.5°F	52.6°F
Oct 17	52.8°F	52.4°F	52.7°F
Oct 18	53.0°F	52.6°F	52.9°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 Timaru by month

In an average year, Timaru offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Timaru was recorded on January 31, 2018, reaching a 69.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 6, 2024, dipping to 45.9°F. The average readings by season are 62.3°F in Winter, 58.2°F in Spring, 48.8°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.