What is the current water temperature in Massawa?

As of now, in Massawa, the water temperature is 27.81°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Massawa

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Massawa. 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.

82.1

°F

April 11, 11:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.8°F

Tomorrow:

82.1°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

18:36

Day Length:

12 h. 25 min.

Massawa in April

Minimum:

80.9°F

Average:

82.2°F

Maximum:

84.0°F

Sea water temperature in Massawa today

As of now, in Massawa, the water temperature is 82.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.1°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 slightly 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 86.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 81.9°F on 2023.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Massawa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 28	80.6°F	81.7°F	81.5°F
Mar 29	80.9°F	82.7°F	81.6°F
Mar 30	81.7°F	84.0°F	81.5°F
Mar 31	81.0°F	84.7°F	81.7°F
Apr 1	81.6°F	84.0°F	81.8°F
Apr 2	83.1°F	85.6°F	82.1°F
Apr 3	83.9°F	85.6°F	82.3°F
Apr 4	83.3°F	85.3°F	82.6°F
Apr 5	83.3°F	84.8°F	82.7°F
Apr 6	82.9°F	84.5°F	83.1°F
Apr 7	83.7°F	84.3°F	83.4°F
Apr 8	82.6°F	85.2°F	83.4°F
Apr 9	83.1°F	86.2°F	83.8°F
Apr 10	82.8°F	86.5°F	84.0°F
Apr 11	82.1°F	86.6°F	84.2°F
Apr 12	82.1°F	85.1°F	84.2°F
Apr 13	81.9°F	84.2°F	84.0°F
Apr 14	81.9°F	83.5°F	84.1°F
Apr 15	82.0°F	84.6°F	84.1°F
Apr 16	82.1°F	84.2°F	84.2°F
Apr 17	82.0°F	84.1°F	84.1°F
Apr 18	81.7°F	83.5°F	83.9°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 Massawa by month

In Massawa, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Massawa was recorded on August 27, 2023, reaching a 94.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 14, 2019, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 81.8°F in Winter, 84.3°F in Spring, 89.9°F in Summer, and 89.3°F in Autumn.