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Wellington Sea Temperature in May

Average sea water temperature in May:
+59.0°F
Minimum sea water temperature in May: 63.0°F
Maximum sea water temperature in May: 54.3°F

Daily sea water temperature in May, °F

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The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 56.9°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 58.5°F and 55.2°F.

Monthly sea water temperature in Wellington, °F

Which New Zealand resorts have warmest sea in May?

Place name May 2026 May 2025
Auckland 63.1°F 63.6°F
Wellington 56.9°F 57.9°F

Best time for vacation in Wellington

Sunniest months:
January 15 days
February 14 days
March 13 days
Warmest months:
February 66.9 °F
January 66.7 °F
March 64.5 °F
Warmest sea temp:
February 63.0 °F
January 62.3 °F
March 61.7 °F
Coldest months:
August 53.3 °F
July 53.8 °F
September 54.6 °F
Rainiest months:
August 6 days
July 6 days
June 5 days
Windiest months:
September 17.4 mph
October 17.2 mph
November 16.7 mph

Wellington on a weather map

Current weather
18:28
Wellington
+57°F
SE 19 mph
Feels like: +54°F
Precip.: 79%
Places in New Zealand:
Name
°F
Wellington
+57°F
Queenstown
+37°F
Auckland
+57°F
24 Hours Forecast
Wellington
Local time: 18:28
May 21, thursday
2100
57°F
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19 mph
May 22, friday
0000
57°F
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17 mph
0300
57°F
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15 mph
0600
55°F
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13 mph
0900
55°F
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14 mph
1200
57°F
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17 mph
1500
57°F
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19 mph
1800
55°F
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21 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F