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 18.66°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.6

°F

August 4, 06:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

65.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.7°F

Sunrise:

06:27

Sunset:

17:25

Day Length:

10 h. 58 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 65.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 70.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 65.3°F on 2025.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.7°F, while the maximum might reach 66.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	68.1°F
Jul 26	68.5°F	68.0°F	67.8°F
Jul 27	67.9°F	68.1°F	67.8°F
Jul 28	67.6°F	67.9°F	68.0°F
Jul 29	67.6°F	67.4°F	67.8°F
Jul 30	67.8°F	66.7°F	67.9°F
Jul 31	67.3°F	66.7°F	67.7°F
Aug 1	66.9°F	66.6°F	67.7°F
Aug 2	65.9°F	65.5°F	67.6°F
Aug 3	65.4°F	64.8°F	67.8°F
Aug 4	65.6°F	65.3°F	68.0°F
Aug 5	65.7°F	66.0°F	68.1°F
Aug 6	65.7°F	66.3°F	68.1°F
Aug 7	65.8°F	66.4°F	68.2°F
Aug 8	66.0°F	65.9°F	68.4°F
Aug 9	66.4°F	66.3°F	68.8°F
Aug 10	66.5°F	66.4°F	68.9°F
Aug 11	66.5°F	66.4°F	68.9°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.