What is the current water temperature in Maputo?

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 26.4°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.

79.5

°F

April 13, 13:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.7°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:04

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Maputo in April

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

81.6°F

Maximum:

84.3°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 79.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 76.9°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 79.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 30	82.5°F	82.3°F	80.5°F
Mar 31	82.3°F	82.2°F	80.5°F
Apr 1	81.5°F	82.1°F	80.4°F
Apr 2	81.9°F	82.0°F	80.3°F
Apr 3	82.3°F	81.6°F	80.4°F
Apr 4	81.0°F	81.5°F	80.4°F
Apr 5	80.6°F	81.3°F	80.2°F
Apr 6	80.3°F	81.1°F	80.0°F
Apr 7	80.2°F	80.5°F	79.9°F
Apr 8	79.9°F	79.8°F	79.6°F
Apr 9	79.0°F	79.7°F	79.4°F
Apr 10	79.1°F	79.8°F	79.2°F
Apr 11	78.7°F	80.8°F	79.3°F
Apr 12	79.7°F	79.6°F	78.8°F
Apr 13	79.5°F	78.8°F	78.5°F
Apr 14	79.5°F	79.4°F	78.5°F
Apr 15	79.5°F	79.1°F	78.5°F
Apr 16	79.2°F	78.8°F	78.2°F
Apr 17	78.9°F	78.6°F	77.9°F
Apr 18	78.8°F	78.3°F	77.8°F
Apr 19	78.6°F	77.2°F	77.6°F
Apr 20	78.5°F	76.2°F	77.5°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.