What is the current water temperature in Praia?

As of now, in Praia, the water temperature is 23.37°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Praia

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Praia. 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.

74.1

°F

May 18, 15:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

73.9°F

Tomorrow:

74.1°F

Sunrise:

06:05

Sunset:

18:56

Day Length:

12 h. 51 min.

Praia in May

Minimum:

74.2°F

Average:

76.1°F

Maximum:

77.6°F

Sea water temperature in Praia today

As of now, in Praia, the water temperature is 74.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.4°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 72.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Praia

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	73.4°F	76.7°F	74.4°F
May 5	74.3°F	76.3°F	74.5°F
May 6	74.4°F	76.1°F	74.6°F
May 7	73.7°F	77.7°F	74.6°F
May 8	73.5°F	77.6°F	74.5°F
May 9	73.0°F	77.2°F	74.3°F
May 10	73.1°F	77.3°F	74.4°F
May 11	72.8°F	76.9°F	74.1°F
May 12	72.8°F	77.0°F	74.1°F
May 13	74.3°F	77.1°F	74.2°F
May 14	74.0°F	77.0°F	74.1°F
May 15	74.3°F	77.8°F	74.4°F
May 16	74.5°F	77.4°F	74.3°F
May 17	73.9°F	78.0°F	74.4°F
May 18	74.1°F	77.8°F	74.5°F
May 19	74.1°F	78.0°F	74.5°F
May 20	74.1°F	77.7°F	74.5°F
May 21	74.2°F	77.2°F	74.6°F
May 22	74.3°F	77.4°F	74.7°F
May 23	74.2°F	76.5°F	74.6°F
May 24	74.2°F	76.7°F	74.6°F
May 25	74.2°F	76.1°F	74.6°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 Praia by month

In Praia, almost every month besides March is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 329 swimming days.

The warmest water in Praia was recorded on October 14, 2023, reaching a 84.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 10, 2018, dipping to 70.2°F. The average readings by season are 75.5°F in Winter, 73.9°F in Spring, 78.0°F in Summer, and 81.2°F in Autumn.