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 13.47°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.

56.2

°F

October 11, 09:33

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.1°F

Tomorrow:

56.3°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

19:37

Day Length:

12 h. 57 min.

Wellington in October

Minimum:

59.3°F

Average:

61.9°F

Maximum:

65.3°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 56.2°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 0.2°F higher 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 54.3°F on 2022.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. 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
Sep 27	55.6°F	55.6°F	55.1°F
Sep 28	55.8°F	56.0°F	55.3°F
Sep 29	56.0°F	55.8°F	55.2°F
Sep 30	56.2°F	55.1°F	55.1°F
Oct 1	56.4°F	55.2°F	55.1°F
Oct 2	56.2°F	55.5°F	55.2°F
Oct 3	56.1°F	55.4°F	55.2°F
Oct 4	56.5°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Oct 5	56.8°F	56.6°F	55.5°F
Oct 6	56.8°F	56.6°F	55.6°F
Oct 7	56.7°F	56.9°F	55.6°F
Oct 8	56.9°F	56.8°F	55.7°F
Oct 9	55.6°F	57.4°F	55.5°F
Oct 10	56.1°F	57.3°F	55.9°F
Oct 11	56.2°F	57.0°F	56.0°F
Oct 12	56.3°F	57.1°F	56.0°F
Oct 13	56.3°F	57.3°F	56.1°F
Oct 14	56.3°F	57.3°F	56.0°F
Oct 15	56.2°F	56.7°F	56.0°F
Oct 16	56.1°F	56.0°F	55.9°F
Oct 17	56.1°F	55.3°F	55.9°F
Oct 18	56.3°F	55.8°F	56.0°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.