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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

61.6

°F

February 19, 03:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.9°F

Tomorrow:

62.1°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

20:20

Day Length:

13 h. 31 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 61.6°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 1.9°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 rise 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 68.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 60.1°F on 2021.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.7°F, while the maximum might reach 62.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 5 60.4°F 63.0°F 63.6°F
Feb 6 60.6°F 62.3°F 63.5°F
Feb 7 62.4°F 63.4°F 63.8°F
Feb 8 61.8°F 62.2°F 63.3°F
Feb 9 61.4°F 62.9°F 63.3°F
Feb 10 62.0°F 63.1°F 63.1°F
Feb 11 63.0°F 63.3°F 63.1°F
Feb 12 64.2°F 63.0°F 63.2°F
Feb 13 65.1°F 61.8°F 63.1°F
Feb 14 64.4°F 62.6°F 63.2°F
Feb 15 64.4°F 63.0°F 63.4°F
Feb 16 63.9°F 65.3°F 63.6°F
Feb 17 63.8°F 64.8°F 63.9°F
Feb 18 61.9°F 65.5°F 63.8°F
Feb 19 61.6°F 63.9°F 63.4°F
Feb 20 62.1°F 64.1°F 63.9°F
Feb 21 62.2°F 65.3°F 64.1°F
Feb 22 62.6°F 64.6°F 64.5°F
Feb 23 62.6°F 65.1°F 64.5°F
Feb 24 62.2°F 64.9°F 64.0°F
Feb 25 61.7°F 65.4°F 63.5°F
Feb 26 62.1°F 65.9°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.