Best time to swim in Wellington in New Zealand Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Wellington in New Zealand? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Wellington 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 Wellington, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Wellington: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Wellington in New Zealand? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 62°F (min: 59°F/max: 65°F)
February 63°F (min: 61°F/max: 66°F)
March 62°F (min: 61°F/max: 65°F)
April 60°F (min: 58°F/max: 63°F)
May 59°F (min: 57°F/max: 61°F)
June 57°F (min: 55°F/max: 58°F)
July 55°F (min: 54°F/max: 57°F)
August 54°F (min: 52°F/max: 57°F)
September 56°F (min: 53°F/max: 58°F)
October 56°F (min: 54°F/max: 58°F)
November 58°F (min: 55°F/max: 60°F)
December 61°F (min: 58°F/max: 64°F)

Water temperature variation in Wellington throughout the year

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