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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

62.4

°F

March 15, 16:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.3°F

Tomorrow:

62.4°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

19:58

Day Length:

12 h. 28 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 62.4°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 0.4°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 considerably 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 63.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 59.6°F on 2017.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 1 63.2°F 62.8°F 62.9°F
Mar 2 63.3°F 62.5°F 63.0°F
Mar 3 64.5°F 62.3°F 63.3°F
Mar 4 64.1°F 62.6°F 63.2°F
Mar 5 63.7°F 62.6°F 63.3°F
Mar 6 64.3°F 61.8°F 63.1°F
Mar 7 63.5°F 61.5°F 62.9°F
Mar 8 63.2°F 61.3°F 62.7°F
Mar 9 64.0°F 62.1°F 62.4°F
Mar 10 63.8°F 61.6°F 62.3°F
Mar 11 63.7°F 61.3°F 62.3°F
Mar 12 63.3°F 61.0°F 62.0°F
Mar 13 62.9°F 60.9°F 62.3°F
Mar 14 62.3°F 60.5°F 61.8°F
Mar 15 62.4°F 60.9°F 62.0°F
Mar 16 62.4°F 60.4°F 61.9°F
Mar 17 62.2°F 60.4°F 61.7°F
Mar 18 62.1°F 60.2°F 61.6°F
Mar 19 61.7°F 59.8°F 61.3°F
Mar 20 61.7°F 58.8°F 61.2°F
Mar 21 61.9°F 59.5°F 61.4°F
Mar 22 61.7°F 59.3°F 61.3°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, 58.1°F in Spring, 48.8°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.