Lake Wairarapa Barrage Argonaut water temperature

Lake Wairarapa Barrage Argonaut · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Wairarapa Barrage Argonaut is 0.8 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: NZ Regional Councils).

Lakes stratify in summer: bathing-warm on top, markedly colder a few metres down. Measurements are taken at the surface — right where you swim.

0.8 °C

Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 0.8° · ☀️ Air 13.3° · high today 16.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Lake Wairarapa Barrage Argonaut — Photo: Avenue · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 462 data points since August 15, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 0.0 °C on August 20, 2026 · highest value: 5.7 °C on September 14, 2026.

Nearby waters

BQ33/0072 · 8.3 km away12.5 °C Burlings Stream, Burlings Stream at Western Lake Road · 8.6 km away13.4 °C BQ33/0056 · 9.4 km away12.8 °C Wainuiomata River, Wainuiomata River at Manuka Track · 16.7 km away11.6 °C Dock Creek, Dock Creek at U/S Otakura Junction · 18.7 km away14.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Wairarapa Barrage Argonaut right now?
The current water temperature is 0.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Wairarapa Barrage Argonaut?
Currently 0.8 °C (updated continuously).

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