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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

59.7

°F

March 5, 03:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.5°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

19:59

Day Length:

12 h. 53 min.

Wellington in March

Minimum:

58.9°F

Average:

61.9°F

Maximum:

65.1°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 59.7°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 3.9°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 66.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.5°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 19 60.6°F 63.9°F 63.2°F
Feb 20 60.6°F 64.1°F 63.6°F
Feb 21 60.7°F 65.3°F 63.8°F
Feb 22 59.9°F 64.6°F 64.1°F
Feb 23 60.6°F 65.1°F 64.1°F
Feb 24 61.2°F 64.9°F 63.8°F
Feb 25 61.0°F 65.4°F 63.3°F
Feb 26 61.1°F 65.9°F 63.7°F
Feb 27 61.1°F 65.0°F 63.5°F
Feb 28 61.1°F 64.6°F 63.3°F
Mar 1 60.9°F 64.6°F 63.1°F
Mar 2 61.1°F 64.7°F 63.2°F
Mar 3 59.0°F 64.4°F 63.1°F
Mar 4 59.4°F 64.0°F 63.3°F
Mar 5 59.7°F 64.7°F 63.6°F
Mar 6 59.5°F 63.5°F 63.4°F
Mar 7 59.2°F 61.8°F 63.1°F
Mar 8 59.1°F 60.7°F 62.9°F
Mar 9 59.1°F 61.9°F 63.0°F
Mar 10 58.9°F 60.9°F 62.8°F
Mar 11 58.6°F 61.2°F 62.5°F
Mar 12 58.4°F 61.8°F 62.2°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.