What is the current water temperature in Canterbury?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Canterbury?

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 4.07°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 Canterbury

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Canterbury. 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.

39.3

°F

January 6, 12:35

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

40.4°F

Tomorrow:

39.1°F

Sunrise:

07:59

Sunset:

16:04

Day Length:

8 h. 5 min.

Canterbury in January

Minimum:

41.4°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

48.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 39.3°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 5.4°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 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 46.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 42.9°F on 2025.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	41.4°F	43.5°F	44.8°F
Jan 2	41.6°F	44.5°F	45.0°F
Jan 3	41.7°F	44.3°F	45.1°F
Jan 4	40.5°F	43.3°F	44.9°F
Jan 5	40.4°F	43.1°F	44.4°F
Jan 6	39.3°F	42.9°F	44.7°F
Jan 7	39.1°F	43.0°F	44.5°F
Jan 8	38.9°F	42.3°F	44.2°F
Jan 9	38.9°F	42.5°F	44.3°F
Jan 10	38.3°F	41.3°F	43.6°F
Jan 11	38.2°F	40.9°F	43.5°F
Jan 12	38.0°F	40.6°F	43.4°F
Jan 13	37.8°F	40.2°F	43.2°F
Dec 23	46.3°F	45.0°F	45.0°F
Dec 24	46.4°F	44.9°F	45.3°F
Dec 25	46.0°F	44.9°F	45.2°F
Dec 26	45.2°F	44.0°F	45.0°F
Dec 27	43.7°F	42.8°F	44.7°F
Dec 28	43.4°F	42.2°F	44.4°F
Dec 29	43.3°F	42.1°F	44.3°F
Dec 30	43.2°F	42.2°F	44.4°F
Dec 31	41.7°F	43.2°F	44.4°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 Canterbury by month

In an average year, Canterbury offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Canterbury was recorded on July 28, 2018, reaching a 72.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 8, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 43.9°F in Winter, 49.8°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.