What is the current water temperature in Maputo?

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 27.48°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

81.5

°F

January 22, 01:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.6°F

Sunrise:

05:17

Sunset:

18:45

Day Length:

13 h. 28 min.

Maputo in January

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

81.5°F

Maximum:

84.5°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 81.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 rise a bit.

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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.6°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
Jan 8	82.8°F	85.0°F	81.9°F
Jan 9	82.1°F	84.8°F	81.9°F
Jan 10	82.4°F	84.4°F	82.0°F
Jan 11	82.3°F	84.4°F	82.1°F
Jan 12	82.1°F	84.1°F	82.2°F
Jan 13	82.1°F	83.9°F	82.2°F
Jan 14	81.9°F	83.6°F	82.3°F
Jan 15	81.9°F	83.4°F	82.5°F
Jan 16	81.9°F	84.9°F	83.0°F
Jan 17	81.8°F	84.6°F	82.8°F
Jan 18	81.5°F	83.6°F	82.4°F
Jan 19	81.4°F	82.1°F	82.1°F
Jan 20	81.4°F	82.6°F	82.0°F
Jan 21	81.6°F	83.2°F	82.3°F
Jan 22	81.5°F	83.5°F	82.2°F
Jan 23	81.6°F	83.5°F	82.4°F
Jan 24	81.6°F	82.7°F	82.4°F
Jan 25	81.4°F	83.7°F	82.2°F
Jan 26	81.6°F	84.2°F	82.3°F
Jan 27	81.7°F	84.5°F	82.5°F
Jan 28	81.6°F	84.0°F	82.4°F
Jan 29	81.5°F	83.8°F	82.3°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.