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 12.98°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.

55.4

°F

May 21, 10:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

17:07

Day Length:

9 h. 40 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 55.4°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 3.9°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 62.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 57.3°F on 2024.

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 54.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 7	57.6°F	56.1°F	59.2°F
May 8	58.2°F	55.7°F	59.3°F
May 9	57.9°F	57.4°F	59.3°F
May 10	58.2°F	57.7°F	59.6°F
May 11	57.9°F	58.2°F	60.1°F
May 12	57.9°F	58.2°F	60.0°F
May 13	58.5°F	56.8°F	59.9°F
May 14	56.7°F	57.6°F	59.7°F
May 15	56.0°F	58.0°F	59.1°F
May 16	56.2°F	58.5°F	59.2°F
May 17	56.4°F	58.7°F	59.0°F
May 18	55.8°F	59.4°F	58.9°F
May 19	55.9°F	59.1°F	58.9°F
May 20	55.2°F	58.3°F	59.2°F
May 21	55.4°F	58.2°F	59.3°F
May 22	55.1°F	57.5°F	59.1°F
May 23	55.0°F	57.3°F	58.9°F
May 24	54.8°F	56.9°F	58.8°F
May 25	54.4°F	57.8°F	58.4°F
May 26	54.2°F	58.0°F	58.1°F
May 27	54.0°F	58.9°F	57.9°F
May 28	53.8°F	58.7°F	57.7°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, 60.6°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.