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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

53.3

°F

July 12, 01:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.3°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

07:45

Sunset:

17:08

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

Wellington in July

Minimum:

58.2°F

Average:

61.9°F

Maximum:

65.2°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 53.3°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 1.8°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 slightly 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 57.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 53.7°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 28 56.6°F 57.4°F 56.0°F
Jun 29 55.8°F 57.3°F 56.0°F
Jun 30 55.4°F 56.1°F 55.7°F
Jul 1 52.8°F 56.6°F 55.5°F
Jul 2 52.3°F 55.1°F 55.0°F
Jul 3 52.7°F 55.2°F 54.9°F
Jul 4 53.7°F 55.4°F 55.0°F
Jul 5 53.5°F 55.4°F 55.0°F
Jul 6 54.3°F 55.5°F 54.9°F
Jul 7 54.3°F 55.7°F 54.8°F
Jul 8 54.8°F 57.2°F 55.1°F
Jul 9 54.1°F 56.9°F 54.8°F
Jul 10 53.8°F 57.0°F 54.8°F
Jul 11 53.3°F 57.1°F 55.1°F
Jul 12 53.3°F 57.4°F 55.1°F
Jul 13 53.1°F 56.6°F 54.9°F
Jul 14 53.0°F 56.8°F 54.8°F
Jul 15 52.7°F 55.8°F 54.5°F
Jul 16 52.8°F 56.0°F 54.6°F
Jul 17 52.8°F 56.2°F 54.6°F
Jul 18 52.8°F 55.9°F 54.6°F
Jul 19 52.9°F 56.0°F 54.7°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.