Swim in Christchurch in february 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in february?

Average sea temperature in Christchurch in february 2025.

In february, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Christchurch is:

Minimum: 58°F

Average: 61°F

Maximum: 65°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in february:

  • Outside temperature: 55°F to 71°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 7.5mph
  • It rains a total of 1.9in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Christchurch in february?

No... The water temperature in Christchurch in february is cold

Swimming in Christchurch in february is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 61°F (minimum: 58°F - maximum: 65°F).

Note also that in february, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 63°F, 1.9in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 82.86 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Christchurch in february

February
Average sea temperature 61°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 65°F
Average outside temperature 63°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Wind speed 13.7mph
Wind temperature 54°F
Precipitation 1.9in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 83%
Visibility in kilometers 9.34km
Cloud cover 36%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in february

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in february71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Dunedin in february58°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in february63°F66°Fcool swimming
Tauranga in february71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Akaroa in february62°F65°Fcold swimming
Cathedral Cove in february71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Invercargill in february59°F62°Fcold swimming
Napier in february68°F72°Fcool swimming
Nelson in february65°F68°Fcool swimming
Stewart Island in february60°F62°Fcold swimming
Waiheke Island in february71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Blenheim in february64°F67°Fcool swimming
Greymouth in february66°F69°Fcool swimming
New Plymouth in february67°F70°Fcool swimming
Picton in february64°F67°Fcool swimming
Timaru in february62°F65°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in february: sea temperature by city

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