What is the current water temperature in Wellington?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Wellington?

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 15.27°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 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.

59.5

°F

December 22, 18:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.3°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

05:45

Sunset:

20:54

Day Length:

15 h. 9 min.

Wellington in December

Minimum:

60.2°F

Average:

62.3°F

Maximum:

65.1°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 59.5°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 1.9°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 fall a bit.

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 63.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 59.6°F on 2015.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	60.2°F	58.5°F	60.3°F
Dec 9	61.9°F	59.6°F	60.6°F
Dec 10	62.2°F	59.6°F	60.7°F
Dec 11	62.0°F	59.6°F	60.9°F
Dec 12	61.8°F	59.4°F	60.9°F
Dec 13	62.0°F	59.5°F	60.9°F
Dec 14	61.8°F	59.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 15	61.9°F	58.3°F	60.8°F
Dec 16	62.3°F	58.5°F	61.1°F
Dec 17	62.0°F	59.1°F	61.2°F
Dec 18	60.8°F	61.6°F	61.3°F
Dec 19	60.5°F	61.1°F	61.4°F
Dec 20	60.2°F	60.9°F	61.2°F
Dec 21	59.3°F	59.5°F	61.1°F
Dec 22	59.5°F	60.6°F	61.3°F
Dec 23	59.3°F	60.8°F	61.1°F
Dec 24	59.2°F	60.9°F	61.0°F
Dec 25	59.7°F	60.9°F	61.5°F
Dec 26	59.8°F	62.1°F	61.7°F
Dec 27	59.6°F	61.6°F	61.4°F
Dec 28	59.6°F	61.4°F	61.4°F
Dec 29	59.5°F	61.2°F	61.4°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 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 62.2°F in Winter, 60.8°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 56.4°F in Autumn.