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 10.9°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.

51.6

°F

June 18, 04:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.6°F

Tomorrow:

51.5°F

Sunrise:

08:11

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

8 h. 50 min.

Timaru in June

Minimum:

59.6°F

Average:

61.8°F

Maximum:

64.9°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 51.6°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 1.4°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 48.9°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 51.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 4	53.0°F	51.7°F	52.0°F
Jun 5	53.3°F	51.6°F	52.0°F
Jun 6	53.1°F	52.0°F	51.9°F
Jun 7	53.0°F	52.0°F	51.6°F
Jun 8	52.8°F	52.0°F	51.4°F
Jun 9	52.8°F	51.7°F	51.2°F
Jun 10	52.4°F	51.2°F	51.0°F
Jun 11	52.3°F	51.0°F	50.9°F
Jun 12	52.0°F	51.0°F	51.0°F
Jun 13	51.6°F	50.8°F	50.7°F
Jun 14	52.6°F	51.1°F	50.6°F
Jun 15	51.5°F	49.4°F	50.3°F
Jun 16	51.7°F	49.7°F	50.4°F
Jun 17	51.6°F	48.9°F	50.2°F
Jun 18	51.6°F	48.9°F	50.2°F
Jun 19	51.5°F	49.0°F	50.1°F
Jun 20	51.3°F	49.8°F	49.9°F
Jun 21	51.3°F	50.4°F	49.9°F
Jun 22	51.1°F	50.1°F	49.7°F
Jun 23	50.9°F	50.3°F	49.5°F
Jun 24	50.8°F	49.8°F	49.4°F
Jun 25	50.7°F	49.8°F	49.3°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, 49.0°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.