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Water temperature in McMurdo in October

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Is it warm enough to swim in McMurdo in October? Average water temperature in McMurdo in October is -1.8°C and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in McMurdo in October is -1.8°C, and the coldest is -1.9°C. Average high air temperature in McMurdo in October is -16°C, and average low temperature is -23°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 October 2024, 2023

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 October.

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Year 1:   Year 2:


Day 2024 2023 Min Max
1 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
2 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
3 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
4 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
5 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
6 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
7 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
8 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
9 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
10 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
11 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
12 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
13 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
14 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
15 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
Day 2024 2023 Min Max
16 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
17 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
18 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
19 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
20 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
21 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
22 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
23 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
24 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
25 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
26 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.9°C-1.8°C
27 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.9°C-1.8°C
28 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
29 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
30 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
31 October-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
McMurdo water temp chart in October

Average water temperature in McMurdo in October over a decade

20152016201720182019
-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C
20202021202220232024
-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C-1.8°C

McMurdo sea state in October

Chart comparing the height of waves in McMurdo in October 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 October

Weather and climate in McMurdo in October

This data display average monthly climate indicators in McMurdo in October 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-16°C
  • Average LOW temperature-23°C
  • Average humidity
    61
  • Average rainfall days3 days
  • Average rainfall0.4''/10mm
  • Average snowfall5.3''/135mm

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 October?

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

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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 October. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Stewart Island11.7°C10.3°C13.8°C
Bluff11.5°C10.2°C13.7°C
Invercargill11.5°C10.2°C13.6°C
Riverton11.6°C10.3°C14°C
Kaka Point11°C9.3°C13°C
Pahia11.8°C10.6°C14.1°C
Dunedin11.1°C9.5°C13.2°C
Tomahawk Beach11.1°C9.5°C13.2°C
Portobello11.1°C9.4°C13.1°C
Port Chalmers11.1°C9.7°C13.3°C

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