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 6.25°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.

43.3

°F

January 26, 07:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.0°F

Tomorrow:

43.3°F

Sunrise:

07:42

Sunset:

16:35

Day Length:

8 h. 53 min.

Canterbury in February

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

48.2°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 43.3°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 0.6°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 44.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.9°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 12	40.3°F	40.6°F	43.1°F
Jan 13	40.7°F	40.2°F	43.0°F
Jan 14	40.8°F	40.7°F	42.9°F
Jan 15	40.9°F	40.5°F	42.8°F
Jan 16	41.1°F	40.6°F	42.7°F
Jan 17	41.5°F	41.2°F	42.7°F
Jan 18	41.6°F	41.6°F	42.7°F
Jan 19	41.6°F	42.0°F	42.5°F
Jan 20	42.0°F	41.3°F	42.2°F
Jan 21	41.9°F	40.4°F	42.2°F
Jan 22	42.0°F	40.8°F	42.2°F
Jan 23	43.3°F	41.1°F	42.5°F
Jan 24	42.6°F	40.2°F	42.3°F
Jan 25	43.0°F	40.5°F	42.4°F
Jan 26	43.3°F	40.9°F	42.7°F
Jan 27	43.3°F	41.1°F	42.7°F
Jan 28	43.1°F	41.3°F	42.5°F
Jan 29	43.2°F	41.8°F	42.6°F
Jan 30	43.1°F	41.8°F	42.5°F
Jan 31	43.1°F	41.7°F	42.5°F
Feb 1	42.9°F	41.2°F	42.3°F
Feb 2	43.0°F	40.6°F	42.4°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.