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 16.39°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.5

°F

January 29, 11:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

20:45

Day Length:

14 h. 23 min.

Wellington in February

Minimum:

58.7°F

Average:

61.7°F

Maximum:

65.0°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 61.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.6°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 68.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 60.6°F on 2020.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.7°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
Jan 15	63.4°F	59.6°F	61.9°F
Jan 16	63.2°F	59.5°F	62.1°F
Jan 17	63.5°F	58.4°F	62.2°F
Jan 18	63.0°F	59.7°F	61.9°F
Jan 19	62.8°F	60.4°F	62.5°F
Jan 20	62.8°F	60.1°F	62.9°F
Jan 21	62.7°F	59.8°F	62.9°F
Jan 22	61.9°F	60.8°F	63.1°F
Jan 23	62.1°F	62.2°F	63.4°F
Jan 24	61.8°F	61.4°F	63.5°F
Jan 25	62.2°F	62.6°F	63.5°F
Jan 26	62.2°F	62.4°F	63.5°F
Jan 27	62.0°F	62.8°F	63.4°F
Jan 28	61.5°F	62.0°F	63.1°F
Jan 29	61.5°F	62.2°F	63.1°F
Jan 30	61.3°F	62.5°F	62.9°F
Jan 31	61.3°F	61.8°F	62.9°F
Feb 1	61.4°F	60.3°F	63.0°F
Feb 2	61.8°F	62.7°F	63.4°F
Feb 3	61.8°F	62.0°F	63.4°F
Feb 4	62.2°F	62.2°F	63.8°F
Feb 5	62.3°F	63.0°F	63.9°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 62.4°F in Winter, 60.7°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.