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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

56.3

°F

August 3, 10:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.4°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

10 h. 0 min.

Wellington in August

Minimum:

58.7°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

64.5°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 56.3°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 2.0°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 52.8°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 20 56.2°F 54.2°F 54.8°F
Jul 21 56.5°F 54.3°F 54.9°F
Jul 22 55.6°F 54.5°F 54.8°F
Jul 23 55.3°F 54.6°F 54.6°F
Jul 24 54.8°F 54.7°F 54.4°F
Jul 25 55.1°F 55.5°F 54.3°F
Jul 26 55.2°F 54.1°F 54.6°F
Jul 27 55.0°F 54.1°F 54.6°F
Jul 28 55.5°F 54.3°F 55.0°F
Jul 29 55.2°F 54.2°F 54.7°F
Jul 30 55.2°F 54.2°F 54.6°F
Jul 31 55.5°F 54.2°F 54.3°F
Aug 1 56.4°F 54.7°F 54.6°F
Aug 2 56.6°F 55.1°F 54.6°F
Aug 3 56.3°F 54.4°F 54.3°F
Aug 4 56.4°F 54.3°F 54.4°F
Aug 5 56.2°F 53.8°F 54.2°F
Aug 6 56.2°F 53.1°F 54.2°F
Aug 7 56.2°F 52.8°F 54.2°F
Aug 8 56.4°F 53.2°F 54.4°F
Aug 9 56.2°F 53.4°F 54.2°F
Aug 10 56.2°F 53.4°F 54.2°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 62.3°F in Winter, 60.8°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.