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 28.43°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

83.2

°F

March 6, 05:04

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

83.0°F

Tomorrow:

83.4°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

12 h. 30 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 83.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 81.0°F on 2020.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.5°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
Feb 20	82.4°F	83.4°F	82.9°F
Feb 21	82.9°F	83.4°F	83.3°F
Feb 22	82.7°F	83.3°F	83.1°F
Feb 23	82.7°F	83.8°F	83.0°F
Feb 24	82.2°F	84.6°F	83.1°F
Feb 25	82.2°F	84.8°F	83.0°F
Feb 26	81.8°F	83.8°F	82.9°F
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	81.8°F
Mar 6	83.2°F	83.0°F	82.0°F
Mar 7	83.4°F	83.7°F	82.2°F
Mar 8	83.6°F	83.7°F	82.4°F
Mar 9	83.6°F	84.1°F	82.4°F
Mar 10	83.6°F	83.8°F	82.5°F
Mar 11	83.6°F	84.9°F	82.5°F
Mar 12	83.6°F	84.7°F	82.4°F
Mar 13	83.5°F	84.3°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.