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 16.56°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.8

°F

January 8, 15:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.9°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

21:22

Day Length:

15 h. 21 min.

Timaru in January

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

63.0°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 61.8°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 about the same as 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 64.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 59.7°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	61.7°F	61.7°F	62.1°F
Jan 2	61.8°F	61.3°F	62.1°F
Jan 3	61.9°F	61.4°F	62.0°F
Jan 4	62.7°F	60.5°F	61.8°F
Jan 5	62.0°F	60.5°F	61.7°F
Jan 6	61.1°F	59.6°F	61.8°F
Jan 7	61.9°F	59.7°F	62.0°F
Jan 8	61.8°F	59.7°F	61.9°F
Jan 9	61.7°F	59.8°F	61.8°F
Jan 10	62.1°F	59.7°F	62.2°F
Jan 11	62.2°F	59.1°F	62.3°F
Jan 12	62.2°F	58.9°F	62.3°F
Jan 13	62.3°F	59.1°F	62.4°F
Jan 14	62.2°F	59.5°F	62.3°F
Jan 15	62.4°F	59.7°F	62.5°F
Dec 25	61.0°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Dec 26	61.0°F	62.3°F	61.5°F
Dec 27	61.1°F	60.9°F	61.4°F
Dec 28	61.6°F	61.4°F	61.4°F
Dec 29	61.2°F	61.5°F	61.7°F
Dec 30	61.4°F	61.9°F	61.9°F
Dec 31	61.3°F	61.8°F	61.9°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 62.4°F in Winter, 58.2°F in Spring, 48.9°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.