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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

61.0

°F

March 23, 23:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.9°F

Tomorrow:

60.8°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

19:43

Day Length:

12 h. 3 min.

Timaru in March

Minimum:

60.6°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

63.1°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 61.0°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 0.3°F lower 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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 63.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 58.7°F on 2024.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 9 62.0°F 64.0°F 62.4°F
Mar 10 61.7°F 63.8°F 62.3°F
Mar 11 61.3°F 63.7°F 62.3°F
Mar 12 61.2°F 63.3°F 62.0°F
Mar 13 60.8°F 62.9°F 62.2°F
Mar 14 60.7°F 62.3°F 61.8°F
Mar 15 60.7°F 62.3°F 61.8°F
Mar 16 60.1°F 63.0°F 61.8°F
Mar 17 60.3°F 64.4°F 61.8°F
Mar 18 60.7°F 64.1°F 61.8°F
Mar 19 60.8°F 63.8°F 61.6°F
Mar 20 60.8°F 63.4°F 61.6°F
Mar 21 60.2°F 62.5°F 61.6°F
Mar 22 60.9°F 62.6°F 61.5°F
Mar 23 61.0°F 62.3°F 61.3°F
Mar 24 60.8°F 62.0°F 61.1°F
Mar 25 60.4°F 61.6°F 60.7°F
Mar 26 60.4°F 61.5°F 60.7°F
Mar 27 60.5°F 61.8°F 60.8°F
Mar 28 60.5°F 62.0°F 60.8°F
Mar 29 60.4°F 61.5°F 60.7°F
Mar 30 60.2°F 61.3°F 60.5°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 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.