Swimming in New Zealand in february 2025 Sea temperature by city in february
Do you want to go to the beach in New Zealand in february 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in february in New Zealand by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in New Zealand in february 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in New Zealand in february in several coastal cities.
North Island in february
71°F
min: 68°F / max: 74°F
63°F
min: 61°F / max: 66°F
71°F
min: 67°F / max: 74°F
Cape Reinga
70°F
min: 68°F / max: 73°F
Castlepoint
65°F
min: 62°F / max: 68°F
71°F
min: 67°F / max: 74°F
South Island in february
61°F
min: 58°F / max: 65°F
58°F
min: 55°F / max: 59°F
Abel Tasman National Park
65°F
min: 63°F / max: 68°F
62°F
min: 58°F / max: 65°F
The Catlins
60°F
min: 57°F / max: 62°F
Hokitika
66°F
min: 62°F / max: 69°F
Where should you go swimming in New Zealand in the month of february?
Swimming in New Zealand in february is pleasant (in the best case scenario)
In february in New Zealand swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
As for Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, Omamari, Waiheke Island, Whatipu Beach, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Raglan, Ruakaka, Thames, Waihi Beach, Waiuku, Warkworth, Whakatane and Whangamata, swimming is pleasant in february. The sea water is 71°F on average (min: 68°F/max: 74°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.
Swimming in february in Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Castlepoint, Hokitika, Māhia, Mokau, Napier, Nelson, Porangahau, Ruatoria, Waitārere Beach, Wharariki beach, Blenheim, Gisborne, Greymouth, Hawera, Levin, New Plymouth, Opunake, Paraparaumu, Picton, Porirua, Takaka, Wairoa, Waitara, Wanganui and Westport is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 66°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 63°F.
Swimming in february in Christchurch, Akaroa, The Catlins, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Kaikoura, Oamaru and Timaru is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 58°F/max: 65°F).
Forget about swimming in Dunedin, Moeraki Boulders, Otago Peninsula and Balclutha in february! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in New Zealand in february: the map of sea temperatures
ideal swimming 
pleasant swimming 
cool swimming 
cold swimming 
freezing swimmingWater temperature and seasonal norms in february
Auckland
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 71°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 68°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 70°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
| Precipitation | 4.2in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (16%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Auckland in february
Christchurch
| 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 | ||
| Precipitation | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (9%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||
| Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Christchurch in february
Dunedin
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 55°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 58°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 56°F | ||
| Precipitation | 3.4in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (14%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Dunedin in february
Wellington
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 66°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 65°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 67°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
| Precipitation | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (9%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Wellington in february
Tauranga
| February | |||
| Average sea temperature | 71°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 67°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 67°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
| Precipitation | 5.2in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (17%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Tauranga in february
List of coastal cities in New Zealand
| Auckland in february | pleasant swimming |
| Christchurch in february | cold swimming |
| Dunedin in february | freezing swimming |
| Wellington in february | cool swimming |
| Tauranga in february | pleasant swimming |
| Abel Tasman National Park in february | cool swimming |
| Akaroa in february | cold swimming |
| Cape Reinga in february | pleasant swimming |
| Castlepoint in february | cool swimming |
| Cathedral Cove in february | pleasant swimming |
| The Catlins in february | cold swimming |
| Coromandel in february | pleasant swimming |
| Hokitika in february | cool swimming |
| Invercargill in february | cold swimming |
| Māhia in february | cool swimming |
| Moeraki Boulders in february | freezing swimming |
| Mokau in february | cool swimming |
| Napier in february | cool swimming |
| Nelson in february | cool swimming |
| Omamari in february | pleasant swimming |
| Otago Peninsula in february | freezing swimming |
| Porangahau in february | cool swimming |
| Ruatoria in february | cool swimming |
| Stewart Island in february | cold swimming |
| Waiheke Island in february | pleasant swimming |
| Waitārere Beach in february | cool swimming |
| Wharariki beach in february | cool swimming |
| Whatipu Beach in february | pleasant swimming |
| Balclutha in february | freezing swimming |
| Blenheim in february | cool swimming |
| Gisborne in february | cool swimming |
| Greymouth in february | cool swimming |
| Hawera in february | cool swimming |
| Kaikoura in february | cold swimming |
| Kaitaia in february | pleasant swimming |
| Kerikeri in february | pleasant swimming |
| Levin in february | cool swimming |
| New Plymouth in february | cool swimming |
| Oamaru in february | cold swimming |
| Opunake in february | cool swimming |
| Paraparaumu in february | cool swimming |
| Picton in february | cool swimming |
| Porirua in february | cool swimming |
| Raglan in february | pleasant swimming |
| Ruakaka in february | pleasant swimming |
| Takaka in february | cool swimming |
| Thames in february | pleasant swimming |
| Timaru in february | cold swimming |
| Waihi Beach in february | pleasant swimming |
| Wairoa in february | cool swimming |
| Waitara in february | cool swimming |
| Waiuku in february | pleasant swimming |
| Wanganui in february | cool swimming |
| Warkworth in february | pleasant swimming |
| Westport in february | cool swimming |
| Whakatane in february | pleasant swimming |
| Whangamata in february | pleasant swimming |