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 12.06°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.

53.7

°F

July 20, 13:13

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.6°F

Tomorrow:

53.9°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

17:15

Day Length:

9 h. 35 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 53.7°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 1.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 53.9°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	54.9°F
Jul 12	52.2°F	57.4°F	54.8°F
Jul 13	51.2°F	56.6°F	54.6°F
Jul 14	52.1°F	56.8°F	54.6°F
Jul 15	53.3°F	55.8°F	54.4°F
Jul 16	53.4°F	56.0°F	54.5°F
Jul 17	52.6°F	56.2°F	54.4°F
Jul 18	52.8°F	55.9°F	54.5°F
Jul 19	53.6°F	56.0°F	54.7°F
Jul 20	53.7°F	56.2°F	54.8°F
Jul 21	53.9°F	56.5°F	55.0°F
Jul 22	53.8°F	55.6°F	54.9°F
Jul 23	53.6°F	55.3°F	54.7°F
Jul 24	53.4°F	54.8°F	54.5°F
Jul 25	53.3°F	55.1°F	54.4°F
Jul 26	53.5°F	55.2°F	54.6°F
Jul 27	53.5°F	55.0°F	54.6°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 July 13, 2026, dipping to 51.2°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.