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 13.79°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.

56.8

°F

May 2, 06:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

10 h. 19 min.

Wellington in May

Minimum:

58.2°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

65.2°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 56.8°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 3.1°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 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 61.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 56.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 18	62.0°F	62.5°F	60.8°F
Apr 19	61.5°F	62.1°F	60.7°F
Apr 20	61.5°F	62.2°F	61.1°F
Apr 21	60.6°F	62.1°F	61.1°F
Apr 22	60.8°F	62.1°F	61.0°F
Apr 23	60.1°F	60.5°F	60.6°F
Apr 24	58.1°F	61.1°F	60.5°F
Apr 25	56.1°F	61.0°F	60.2°F
Apr 26	56.1°F	61.1°F	60.2°F
Apr 27	56.5°F	60.7°F	60.0°F
Apr 28	57.4°F	60.4°F	59.9°F
Apr 29	58.0°F	60.2°F	59.7°F
Apr 30	57.6°F	60.2°F	59.7°F
May 1	56.7°F	59.9°F	59.8°F
May 2	56.8°F	59.7°F	60.0°F
May 3	56.5°F	58.0°F	59.6°F
May 4	56.1°F	56.7°F	59.2°F
May 5	56.1°F	56.5°F	59.2°F
May 6	56.2°F	55.4°F	59.3°F
May 7	56.3°F	56.1°F	59.4°F
May 8	56.3°F	55.7°F	59.4°F
May 9	56.3°F	57.4°F	59.4°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 62.4°F in Winter, 60.7°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.