Best time to swim in Otago Peninsula in New Zealand Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Otago Peninsula in New Zealand? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Otago Peninsula and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Otago Peninsula, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Otago Peninsula: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Otago Peninsula in New Zealand? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' records) and our opinion on swimming in the table below.

Month Sea temperature
January 56°F (min: 52°F/max: 60°F)
February 58°F (min: 55°F/max: 60°F)
March 56°F (min: 55°F/max: 58°F)
April 54°F (min: 52°F/max: 56°F)
May 52°F (min: 50°F/max: 54°F)
June 50°F (min: 49°F/max: 52°F)
July 49°F (min: 48°F/max: 51°F)
August 49°F (min: 48°F/max: 51°F)
September 49°F (min: 47°F/max: 51°F)
October 50°F (min: 49°F/max: 53°F)
November 51°F (min: 48°F/max: 55°F)
December 55°F (min: 52°F/max: 59°F)

Water temperature variation in Otago Peninsula throughout the year

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