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 21.54°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.

70.8

°F

June 8, 10:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

70.6°F

Tomorrow:

70.7°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

17:05

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Maputo in June

Minimum:

78.8°F

Average:

81.8°F

Maximum:

85.9°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 70.8°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 0.4°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 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 72.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 68.4°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 70.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 69.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 70.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 25	71.3°F	74.0°F	73.5°F
May 26	71.3°F	74.2°F	73.3°F
May 27	71.2°F	74.6°F	73.3°F
May 28	71.6°F	74.2°F	73.1°F
May 29	71.4°F	73.9°F	72.9°F
May 30	71.4°F	73.4°F	72.9°F
May 31	71.1°F	73.7°F	72.8°F
Jun 1	70.4°F	73.0°F	72.4°F
Jun 2	71.0°F	73.7°F	72.2°F
Jun 3	70.6°F	72.8°F	71.9°F
Jun 4	70.7°F	73.4°F	72.0°F
Jun 5	71.2°F	72.3°F	71.7°F
Jun 6	69.9°F	71.8°F	71.4°F
Jun 7	70.6°F	71.6°F	71.2°F
Jun 8	70.8°F	71.8°F	71.2°F
Jun 9	70.7°F	70.8°F	71.1°F
Jun 10	70.3°F	69.8°F	70.7°F
Jun 11	70.2°F	69.0°F	70.6°F
Jun 12	70.1°F	69.0°F	70.5°F
Jun 13	69.9°F	68.4°F	70.3°F
Jun 14	69.8°F	68.7°F	70.2°F
Jun 15	69.8°F	68.6°F	70.2°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 240 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 81.7°F in Winter, 78.1°F in Spring, 69.4°F in Summer, and 74.8°F in Autumn.