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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

58.0

°F

April 25, 05:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

58.0°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

10 h. 35 min.

Wellington in April

Minimum:

58.2°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

65.6°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 58.0°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 2.6°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 stay about the same.

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 63.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 11 62.0°F 61.9°F 60.8°F
Apr 12 62.2°F 62.2°F 61.1°F
Apr 13 63.0°F 62.0°F 61.1°F
Apr 14 61.9°F 62.1°F 60.8°F
Apr 15 62.3°F 62.5°F 60.8°F
Apr 16 62.6°F 62.1°F 60.8°F
Apr 17 61.6°F 61.9°F 60.7°F
Apr 18 62.0°F 62.5°F 60.8°F
Apr 19 61.5°F 62.1°F 60.7°F
Apr 20 61.5°F 62.2°F 61.1°F
Apr 21 60.6°F 62.1°F 61.1°F
Apr 22 60.8°F 62.1°F 61.0°F
Apr 23 60.1°F 60.5°F 60.6°F
Apr 24 58.1°F 61.1°F 60.7°F
Apr 25 58.0°F 61.0°F 60.6°F
Apr 26 58.0°F 61.1°F 60.5°F
Apr 27 57.8°F 60.7°F 60.4°F
Apr 28 57.5°F 60.4°F 60.1°F
Apr 29 57.3°F 60.2°F 59.9°F
Apr 30 57.3°F 60.2°F 59.9°F
May 1 57.2°F 59.9°F 59.8°F
May 2 57.4°F 59.7°F 60.0°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.