What is the current water temperature in Lobito?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lobito?

As of now, in Lobito, the water temperature is 22.63°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Lobito

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lobito. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

72.7

°F

May 12, 07:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.0°F

Tomorrow:

72.8°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

17:49

Day Length:

11 h. 34 min.

Lobito in May

Minimum:

77.4°F

Average:

78.9°F

Maximum:

81.0°F

Sea water temperature in Lobito today

As of now, in Lobito, the water temperature is 72.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 6.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.3°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 72.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 71.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 72.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Lobito

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 28	77.5°F	78.6°F	80.0°F
Apr 29	77.0°F	80.0°F	79.8°F
Apr 30	76.8°F	81.3°F	79.9°F
May 1	77.0°F	80.9°F	79.7°F
May 2	76.8°F	79.2°F	79.3°F
May 3	77.1°F	78.8°F	79.5°F
May 4	78.6°F	78.5°F	79.7°F
May 5	79.3°F	78.0°F	79.8°F
May 6	78.8°F	78.1°F	79.6°F
May 7	76.7°F	77.2°F	79.4°F
May 8	76.8°F	78.4°F	79.6°F
May 9	76.4°F	77.3°F	79.3°F
May 10	74.8°F	77.1°F	79.1°F
May 11	73.0°F	77.5°F	79.5°F
May 12	72.7°F	77.2°F	79.3°F
May 13	72.8°F	81.7°F	79.3°F
May 14	72.5°F	80.6°F	79.1°F
May 15	72.4°F	81.3°F	78.9°F
May 16	72.4°F	81.7°F	79.0°F
May 17	72.0°F	80.8°F	78.5°F
May 18	72.2°F	80.7°F	78.7°F
May 19	71.7°F	80.8°F	78.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Lobito by month

In Lobito, the months October through June offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 255 swimming days.

The warmest water in Lobito was recorded on March 10, 2016, reaching a 86.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 18, 2025, dipping to 64.6°F. The average readings by season are 79.3°F in Winter, 80.2°F in Spring, 70.3°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.