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Water temperature in Wellington

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Wellington. 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 Wellington now

60.7

°F

February 7, 11:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.6°F

Tomorrow:

60.2°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

20:36

Day Length:

14 h. 2 min.

Wellington in February

Minimum:

58.7°F

Average:

61.7°F

Maximum:

65.0°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 60.7°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 3.2°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.8°F on 2017.

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 59.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 24 61.8°F 61.4°F 63.5°F
Jan 25 62.2°F 62.6°F 63.5°F
Jan 26 62.2°F 62.4°F 63.5°F
Jan 27 62.0°F 62.8°F 63.4°F
Jan 28 61.5°F 62.0°F 63.0°F
Jan 29 61.6°F 62.2°F 63.0°F
Jan 30 62.1°F 62.5°F 62.8°F
Jan 31 62.0°F 61.8°F 62.9°F
Feb 1 60.9°F 60.3°F 62.8°F
Feb 2 60.9°F 62.7°F 63.2°F
Feb 3 62.0°F 62.0°F 63.3°F
Feb 4 61.9°F 62.2°F 63.7°F
Feb 5 60.4°F 63.0°F 63.6°F
Feb 6 60.6°F 62.3°F 63.8°F
Feb 7 60.7°F 63.4°F 63.9°F
Feb 8 60.2°F 62.2°F 63.4°F
Feb 9 60.2°F 62.9°F 63.4°F
Feb 10 60.0°F 63.1°F 63.2°F
Feb 11 59.9°F 63.3°F 63.1°F
Feb 12 59.8°F 63.0°F 63.1°F
Feb 13 59.7°F 61.8°F 62.9°F
Feb 14 59.9°F 62.6°F 63.1°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 Wellington by month

In an average year, Wellington offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Wellington was recorded on February 22, 2018, reaching a 68.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2023, dipping to 51.5°F. The average readings by season are 62.4°F in Winter, 60.7°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.