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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

73.7

°F

May 18, 15:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.3°F

Tomorrow:

73.6°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

10 h. 48 min.

Maputo in May

Minimum:

78.5°F

Average:

81.6°F

Maximum:

85.5°F

Sea water temperature in Maputo today

As of now, in Maputo, the water temperature is 73.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 fall 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 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 75.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 72.4°F on 2018.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Maputo

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 4 75.0°F 77.1°F 75.8°F
May 5 73.4°F 76.7°F 75.5°F
May 6 73.3°F 76.0°F 75.4°F
May 7 73.3°F 76.0°F 75.4°F
May 8 73.6°F 75.8°F 75.3°F
May 9 73.3°F 75.9°F 75.2°F
May 10 73.5°F 76.2°F 75.4°F
May 11 73.3°F 75.9°F 75.2°F
May 12 73.3°F 76.0°F 75.2°F
May 13 73.3°F 75.7°F 75.0°F
May 14 73.4°F 75.6°F 74.9°F
May 15 73.6°F 75.2°F 74.8°F
May 16 73.5°F 75.3°F 74.6°F
May 17 73.3°F 75.3°F 74.4°F
May 18 73.7°F 75.5°F 74.4°F
May 19 73.6°F 75.2°F 74.2°F
May 20 73.6°F 75.1°F 74.2°F
May 21 73.5°F 74.9°F 74.2°F
May 22 73.5°F 74.6°F 74.1°F
May 23 73.4°F 74.4°F 74.0°F
May 24 73.2°F 74.1°F 73.8°F
May 25 73.0°F 74.0°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 242 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, 78.2°F in Spring, 69.4°F in Summer, and 74.8°F in Autumn.