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 13.37°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.

56.1

°F

July 1, 12:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.1°F

Tomorrow:

55.7°F

Sunrise:

07:48

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

9 h. 14 min.

Wellington in July

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 56.1°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 0.4°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.1°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 17	58.1°F	56.9°F	57.0°F
Jun 18	58.0°F	56.6°F	56.8°F
Jun 19	58.1°F	56.7°F	56.7°F
Jun 20	58.0°F	56.4°F	56.6°F
Jun 21	57.9°F	56.2°F	56.6°F
Jun 22	58.0°F	56.3°F	56.3°F
Jun 23	57.9°F	56.2°F	56.0°F
Jun 24	57.9°F	56.8°F	55.9°F
Jun 25	57.4°F	56.6°F	55.9°F
Jun 26	57.1°F	56.4°F	55.9°F
Jun 27	57.1°F	56.3°F	55.8°F
Jun 28	57.4°F	56.1°F	56.0°F
Jun 29	57.3°F	56.0°F	56.0°F
Jun 30	56.1°F	55.5°F	55.7°F
Jul 1	56.1°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
Jul 2	55.7°F	55.4°F	55.3°F
Jul 3	55.5°F	55.1°F	55.1°F
Jul 4	55.5°F	55.8°F	55.1°F
Jul 5	55.5°F	55.8°F	55.2°F
Jul 6	55.4°F	54.7°F	55.0°F
Jul 7	55.1°F	54.3°F	54.8°F
Jul 8	55.3°F	53.7°F	54.9°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, 55.2°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.