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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.
Sea temperature in Maputo now

75.1

°F

May 17, 08:13

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.3°F

Tomorrow:

75.0°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

10 h. 48 min.

Maputo in May

Minimum:

78.5°F

Average:

81.2°F

Maximum:

83.3°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 75.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 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 76.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 72.7°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 3 76.4°F 76.6°F 76.0°F
May 4 77.1°F 76.6°F 75.9°F
May 5 76.7°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
May 6 76.0°F 76.4°F 75.7°F
May 7 76.0°F 77.1°F 75.6°F
May 8 75.8°F 76.7°F 75.5°F
May 9 75.9°F 76.2°F 75.3°F
May 10 76.2°F 76.0°F 75.4°F
May 11 75.9°F 75.4°F 75.1°F
May 12 76.0°F 75.4°F 75.2°F
May 13 76.0°F 76.5°F 75.2°F
May 14 75.8°F 76.1°F 75.0°F
May 15 75.2°F 75.5°F 74.9°F
May 16 75.3°F 75.0°F 74.6°F
May 17 75.1°F 74.4°F 74.4°F
May 18 75.0°F 74.6°F 74.3°F
May 19 74.8°F 74.2°F 74.1°F
May 20 74.8°F 73.7°F 74.1°F
May 21 74.7°F 73.4°F 74.0°F
May 22 74.7°F 73.2°F 74.0°F
May 23 74.6°F 73.1°F 73.9°F
May 24 74.4°F 72.5°F 73.7°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 243 swimming days.
The warmest water in Maputo was recorded on February 26, 2024, reaching a 85.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 25, 2021, dipping to 64.8°F. The average readings by season are 81.5°F in Winter, 78.1°F in Spring, 69.6°F in Summer, and 74.7°F in Autumn.