What is the current water temperature in Maputo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Maputo?

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 20.69°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 Maputo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Maputo. 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.

69.2

°F

July 26, 03:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

69.4°F

Tomorrow:

69.2°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

10 h. 49 min.

Maputo in August

Minimum:

79.4°F

Average:

81.9°F

Maximum:

85.0°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 69.2°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 1.5°F higher 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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 64.9°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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 69.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 12	68.7°F	67.1°F	68.5°F
Jul 13	68.7°F	67.1°F	68.4°F
Jul 14	68.8°F	67.2°F	68.3°F
Jul 15	68.5°F	67.3°F	68.2°F
Jul 16	68.6°F	68.0°F	68.2°F
Jul 17	68.1°F	68.5°F	68.3°F
Jul 18	68.5°F	68.9°F	68.0°F
Jul 19	69.9°F	68.6°F	68.2°F
Jul 20	69.7°F	68.6°F	68.1°F
Jul 21	70.0°F	68.3°F	68.2°F
Jul 22	69.9°F	68.6°F	68.3°F
Jul 23	70.1°F	68.6°F	68.3°F
Jul 24	70.3°F	68.3°F	68.2°F
Jul 25	69.4°F	67.8°F	67.9°F
Jul 26	69.2°F	68.0°F	67.8°F
Jul 27	69.2°F	68.1°F	67.8°F
Jul 28	69.5°F	67.9°F	68.1°F
Jul 29	69.2°F	67.4°F	67.8°F
Jul 30	69.4°F	66.7°F	68.0°F
Jul 31	69.3°F	66.7°F	67.8°F
Aug 1	69.2°F	66.6°F	67.8°F
Aug 2	69.2°F	65.5°F	67.8°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 Maputo by month

In Maputo, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 228 swimming days.

The warmest water in Maputo was recorded on February 8, 2025, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 25, 2021, dipping to 64.8°F. The average readings by season are 81.8°F in Winter, 78.2°F in Spring, 69.2°F in Summer, and 74.7°F in Autumn.