Swimming in Christchurch in november 2025: Average sea temperature in november and tide times in november 2025

Average sea temperature in Christchurch in november 2025.

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

Minimum: 52°F

Average: 55°F

Maximum: 58°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in november:

  • Outside temperature: 50°F to 64°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 5.6mph
  • It rains a total of 2.1in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Christchurch in november?

No... The water temperature in Christchurch in november is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Christchurch in november! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 52°F (and only 58°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Christchurch this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in november, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 57°F, 2.1in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 84.24 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Christchurch in november

November
Average sea temperature 55°F
Minimum sea temperature 52°F
Maximum sea temperature 58°F
Average outside temperature 58°F
Maximum outside temperature 65°F
Minimum outside temperature 50°F
Wind speed 13.7mph
Wind temperature 49°F
Precipitation 2.1in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(11%)
Humidity 85%
Visibility in kilometers 9.27km
Cloud cover 40%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in november 2025

Tide times in november 2025 in Christchurch

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in november

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in november63°F66°Fcool swimming
Dunedin in november52°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in november58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Tauranga in november63°F67°Fcold swimming
Akaroa in november55°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Cathedral Cove in november64°F67°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in november54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in november61°F64°Fcold swimming
Nelson in november59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Stewart Island in november54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in november63°F66°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in november58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Greymouth in november59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
New Plymouth in november60°F62°Fcold swimming
Picton in november58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Timaru in november56°F59°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in New Zealand in november: sea temperature by city

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