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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

62.0

°F

February 19, 20:07

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.0°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

20:39

Day Length:

13 h. 41 min.

Timaru in February

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

62.9°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 62.0°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 2.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.5°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 61.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 5 62.6°F 63.5°F 64.1°F
Feb 6 63.8°F 64.5°F 64.0°F
Feb 7 63.4°F 64.5°F 63.9°F
Feb 8 63.4°F 64.4°F 63.5°F
Feb 9 63.2°F 65.2°F 63.6°F
Feb 10 62.8°F 64.7°F 63.4°F
Feb 11 63.1°F 64.6°F 63.5°F
Feb 12 64.2°F 63.6°F 63.7°F
Feb 13 63.4°F 63.5°F 63.6°F
Feb 14 63.8°F 63.8°F 63.9°F
Feb 15 62.5°F 65.2°F 63.9°F
Feb 16 62.4°F 65.8°F 64.0°F
Feb 17 61.5°F 65.0°F 63.7°F
Feb 18 61.7°F 64.6°F 63.9°F
Feb 19 62.0°F 64.9°F 64.2°F
Feb 20 62.0°F 65.0°F 64.2°F
Feb 21 62.0°F 65.7°F 64.1°F
Feb 22 61.5°F 65.1°F 63.7°F
Feb 23 61.3°F 64.6°F 63.5°F
Feb 24 61.4°F 64.5°F 63.6°F
Feb 25 61.3°F 65.2°F 63.5°F
Feb 26 61.2°F 65.0°F 63.4°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.