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 14.61°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.

58.3

°F

June 4, 11:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.4°F

Tomorrow:

58.6°F

Sunrise:

07:39

Sunset:

16:59

Day Length:

9 h. 20 min.

Wellington in June

Minimum:

58.2°F

Average:

61.8°F

Maximum:

64.9°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 58.3°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 0.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 60.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.2°F on 2024.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 21	55.8°F	58.2°F	59.0°F
May 22	56.8°F	57.5°F	58.9°F
May 23	56.6°F	57.3°F	58.7°F
May 24	56.2°F	56.9°F	58.5°F
May 25	56.3°F	57.8°F	58.2°F
May 26	56.9°F	58.0°F	58.0°F
May 27	57.3°F	58.9°F	57.9°F
May 28	57.9°F	58.7°F	57.8°F
May 29	56.9°F	59.3°F	57.6°F
May 30	56.3°F	58.7°F	57.5°F
May 31	57.3°F	58.6°F	57.9°F
Jun 1	57.5°F	58.4°F	57.8°F
Jun 2	57.6°F	58.6°F	57.9°F
Jun 3	58.4°F	58.2°F	57.8°F
Jun 4	58.3°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Jun 5	58.6°F	58.5°F	58.0°F
Jun 6	58.3°F	57.8°F	57.8°F
Jun 7	57.8°F	58.3°F	57.3°F
Jun 8	57.3°F	57.8°F	56.8°F
Jun 9	57.2°F	58.4°F	56.7°F
Jun 10	57.0°F	58.0°F	56.5°F
Jun 11	57.1°F	57.6°F	56.6°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.