Swimming in Wellington in january 2025: Average sea temperature in january and tide times in january 2025

Average sea temperature in Wellington in january 2025.

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

Minimum: 59°F

Average: 62°F

Maximum: 65°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in january:

  • Outside temperature: 61°F to 66°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 2in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Wellington in january?

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

Swimming in Wellington in january is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 62°F (minimum: 59°F - maximum: 65°F).

Note also that in january, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 64°F, 2in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 83.71 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Wellington in january

January
Average sea temperature 62°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 65°F
Average outside temperature 65°F
Maximum outside temperature 67°F
Minimum outside temperature 61°F
Wind speed 19.9mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 2in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 84%
Visibility in kilometers 9.6km
Cloud cover 30%
Our opinion cold swimming

Chart of the tides in january 2025

Tide times in january 2025 in Wellington

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
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
Timaru in january61°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in New Zealand in january: sea temperature by city

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