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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.
Sea temperature in Timaru now

59.0

°F

April 14, 18:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.3°F

Tomorrow:

58.7°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Timaru in April

Minimum:

60.5°F

Average:

61.8°F

Maximum:

63.4°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 59.0°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 60.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 57.2°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 31 59.8°F 60.9°F 60.4°F
Apr 1 59.5°F 60.6°F 60.0°F
Apr 2 59.1°F 60.5°F 60.0°F
Apr 3 59.4°F 60.3°F 59.8°F
Apr 4 59.4°F 60.9°F 59.8°F
Apr 5 59.3°F 60.6°F 59.6°F
Apr 6 59.1°F 60.3°F 59.4°F
Apr 7 58.6°F 60.2°F 59.2°F
Apr 8 59.2°F 59.9°F 59.1°F
Apr 9 59.4°F 59.3°F 58.9°F
Apr 10 60.1°F 59.6°F 58.9°F
Apr 11 59.5°F 58.8°F 58.7°F
Apr 12 58.6°F 59.2°F 58.6°F
Apr 13 59.3°F 59.3°F 58.6°F
Apr 14 59.0°F 60.0°F 58.4°F
Apr 15 58.7°F 59.7°F 58.0°F
Apr 16 58.6°F 59.2°F 57.9°F
Apr 17 58.5°F 59.0°F 57.9°F
Apr 18 58.5°F 58.7°F 57.8°F
Apr 19 58.3°F 58.2°F 57.7°F
Apr 20 58.2°F 57.8°F 57.6°F
Apr 21 58.0°F 57.6°F 57.4°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 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, 48.9°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.