World sea water temperatures

Water temperature in McMurdo in January

Home > Antarctica > McMurdo

Is it warm enough to swim in McMurdo in January? Average water temperature in McMurdo in January is -1.4°C and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in McMurdo in January is 0°C, and the coldest is -2°C. Average high air temperature in McMurdo in January is -0°C, and average low temperature is -6°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in McMurdo

Changes water temperature in McMurdo in January 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in McMurdo for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in McMurdo, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.

You can choose any other years:

Year 1:   Year 2:


Day 2025 2024 Min Max
1 January-1.8°C-1.7°C-1.8°C-0.6°C
2 January-1.7°C-1.7°C-1.9°C-0.9°C
3 January-1.8°C-1.6°C-1.8°C-0.9°C
4 January-1.8°C-1.4°C-1.9°C-0.7°C
5 January-1.8°C-1.1°C-2°C-0.6°C
6 January-1.8°C-1.3°C-2°C-0.7°C
7 January-1.8°C-1.2°C-2°C-0.8°C
8 January-1.8°C-1.4°C-2°C-0.9°C
9 January-1.8°C-1.4°C-2°C-0.9°C
10 January-1.7°C-1.4°C-1.9°C-1°C
11 January-1.5°C-1.5°C-1.8°C-0.9°C
12 January-1.4°C-1.5°C-1.8°C-0.9°C
13 January-1.5°C-1.5°C-2°C-0.8°C
14 January-1.5°C-1.5°C-1.8°C-0.9°C
15 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.8°C-0.7°C
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
16 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.8°C-0.7°C
17 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.8°C-0.7°C
18 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.8°C-0.7°C
19 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.8°C-0.6°C
20 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.9°C-0.2°C
21 January-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.9°C-0.5°C
22 January-1.5°C-1.5°C-1.9°C-0.5°C
23 January-1.4°C-1.5°C-2°C-0.3°C
24 January-1.4°C-1.5°C-2°C-0.3°C
25 January-1.4°C-1.4°C-1.9°C-0.1°C
26 January-1.5°C-1.4°C-1.8°C-0.2°C
27 January-1.5°C-1.4°C-1.8°C-0.3°C
28 January-1.5°C-1.4°C-1.8°C-0.2°C
29 January-1.5°C-1.4°C-1.8°C-0.4°C
30 January-1.4°C-1.3°C-1.8°C0°C
31 January-1.4°C-1.3°C-1.6°C-0.1°C
McMurdo water temp chart in January

Average water temperature in McMurdo in January over a decade

20162017201820192020
-1.2°C-1.5°C-1.3°C-0.8°C-1.7°C
20212022202320242025
-1.5°C-1.6°C-1.7°C-1.5°C-1.6°C

McMurdo sea state in January

Chart comparing the height of waves in McMurdo in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in McMurdo in January

Weather and climate in McMurdo in January

This data display average monthly climate indicators in McMurdo in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature-0°C
  • Average LOW temperature-6°C
  • Average humidity
    67
  • Average rainfall days3 days
  • Average rainfall0.6''/15mm
  • Average snowfall2.6''/66mm

McMurdo water temperature during other months:

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

Where is the warm sea water in January?

Want to know where the water temperature in January is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

Region
Date (day and month)
Water temperature: min 16°C
 Average temperature  Maximum temperature

Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in January. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Stewart Island14.4°C12.1°C17.4°C
Bluff15°C13.2°C18.3°C
Invercargill15.1°C13.3°C18.5°C
Riverton15.2°C13.3°C18.5°C
Kaka Point14.4°C12°C18.6°C
Pahia15.1°C13.2°C18.5°C
Dunedin14.6°C12°C18.8°C
Tomahawk Beach14.6°C12°C18.8°C
Portobello14.6°C12°C18.7°C
Port Chalmers14.8°C12.2°C19°C

McMurdo photo gallery

If you have interesting photos of this place, you can upload them here. Photos will be available to all users after verification by the moderator.

Vote for Antarctica best beach

Current rating: (0 votes cast)

If you know this place (McMurdo) and want to leave your comment or rate it, then fill out the following form.

Your rating for this place:

Does this place have a "Blue Flag" award [1], are there rip currents and what type of beach is it, sand or pebble:

Is the beach a dog-friendly place, child friendly or a nudist beach?


Your comments for this place (water quality, crowds, facilities, activities, lifeguards, service etc.):



[1] - The "Blue Flag" is awarded to beaches which fulfill a number of criteria, including: the quality of the bathing water, which must be in accordance with the relevant European Union Directive environmental education and information and beach area management and safety.

:


Get widget or API for your website

Our report for McMurdo is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.

Contact us: admin@seatemperature.info
privacy policy