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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.
Sea temperature in Maputo now

80.7

°F

March 13, 05:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.8°F

Tomorrow:

80.5°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

12 h. 19 min.

Maputo in March

Minimum:

78.1°F

Average:

81.3°F

Maximum:

83.8°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 80.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.6°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

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 84.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 80.7°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 27 82.1°F 83.1°F 82.6°F
Feb 28 82.2°F 82.8°F 82.2°F
Mar 1 83.6°F 82.0°F 81.8°F
Mar 2 84.1°F 81.9°F 81.7°F
Mar 3 83.7°F 82.2°F 81.6°F
Mar 4 83.2°F 82.6°F 81.8°F
Mar 5 83.0°F 83.2°F 82.0°F
Mar 6 82.3°F 83.0°F 82.0°F
Mar 7 83.1°F 83.7°F 82.3°F
Mar 8 84.0°F 83.7°F 82.5°F
Mar 9 83.7°F 84.1°F 82.5°F
Mar 10 82.5°F 83.8°F 82.5°F
Mar 11 80.7°F 84.9°F 82.3°F
Mar 12 80.8°F 84.7°F 82.4°F
Mar 13 80.7°F 84.3°F 82.3°F
Mar 14 80.5°F 83.9°F 82.1°F
Mar 15 80.7°F 83.5°F 82.3°F
Mar 16 80.5°F 82.2°F 82.1°F
Mar 17 80.3°F 81.3°F 81.9°F
Mar 18 79.8°F 80.5°F 81.4°F
Mar 19 79.9°F 81.5°F 81.5°F
Mar 20 80.0°F 81.1°F 81.5°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 229 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, 78.1°F in Spring, 69.2°F in Summer, and 74.7°F in Autumn.