Swim in Timaru in january 2025What is the temperature of the sea in in january?

Average sea temperature in Timaru in january 2025.

In january, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Timaru is:

Minimum: 57°F

Average: 61°F

Maximum: 66°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 45°F to 57°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 3.7mph
  • It rains a total of 13.7in, over 10 day(s).

Should we swim in Timaru in january?

No... The water temperature in Timaru in january is cold

Swimming in Timaru in january is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 61°F (minimum: 57°F - maximum: 66°F).

Note also that in january, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 51°F, 13.6in of precipitation (over 10 days) and 89.18 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Timaru in january

January
Average sea temperature 61°F
Minimum sea temperature 57°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 58°F
Minimum outside temperature 47°F
Wind speed 9.9mph
Wind temperature 43°F
Precipitation 13.7in
Number of days of rain 10 jour(s)
(34%)
Humidity 90%
Visibility in kilometers 8.39km
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in january

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in january69°F73°Fcool swimming
Christchurch in january61°F65°Fcold swimming
Dunedin in january56°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in january62°F65°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in january68°F72°Fcool swimming
Akaroa in january61°F65°Fcold swimming
Cathedral Cove in january69°F73°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in january58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in january67°F71°Fcool swimming
Nelson in january64°F67°Fcool swimming
Stewart Island in january58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in january69°F74°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in january63°F66°Fcold swimming
Greymouth in january64°F69°Fcool swimming
New Plymouth in january66°F71°Fcool swimming
Picton in january63°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in january: sea temperature by city

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