What is the current water temperature in Massawa?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Massawa?

As of now, in Massawa, the water temperature is 30.57°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

87.0

°F

May 20, 22:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

87.6°F

Tomorrow:

86.8°F

Sunrise:

05:52

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

12 h. 54 min.

Massawa in May

Minimum:

80.7°F

Average:

82.0°F

Maximum:

83.2°F

Sea water temperature in Massawa today

As of now, in Massawa, the water temperature is 87.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.3°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 89.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 86.9°F on 2021.

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 86.8°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
May 6	86.5°F	85.6°F	86.6°F
May 7	86.0°F	86.1°F	86.9°F
May 8	86.0°F	86.3°F	86.9°F
May 9	85.9°F	86.1°F	86.9°F
May 10	85.3°F	86.0°F	86.8°F
May 11	85.4°F	85.9°F	86.7°F
May 12	86.9°F	86.1°F	86.9°F
May 13	86.9°F	88.1°F	87.2°F
May 14	86.7°F	87.8°F	87.4°F
May 15	87.8°F	87.0°F	87.8°F
May 16	88.2°F	86.9°F	87.8°F
May 17	86.8°F	87.3°F	87.8°F
May 18	86.5°F	87.7°F	88.1°F
May 19	87.6°F	88.0°F	88.0°F
May 20	87.0°F	89.0°F	88.3°F
May 21	86.8°F	87.8°F	88.1°F
May 22	87.0°F	88.6°F	88.3°F
May 23	86.8°F	88.5°F	88.1°F
May 24	86.8°F	88.4°F	88.1°F
May 25	86.7°F	87.7°F	88.0°F
May 26	86.7°F	86.9°F	88.0°F
May 27	86.7°F	87.1°F	88.0°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.