What is the current water temperature in Matola?

As of now, in Matola, the water temperature is 25.82°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Matola

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Matola. 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.

78.5

°F

December 4, 21:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

78.6°F

Sunrise:

04:50

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

13 h. 40 min.

Matola in December

Minimum:

79.3°F

Average:

82.0°F

Maximum:

83.9°F

Sea water temperature in Matola today

As of now, in Matola, the water temperature is 78.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower 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 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 82.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 77.5°F on 2017.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.6°F, while the maximum might reach 79.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Matola

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 20	76.5°F	78.7°F	77.9°F
Nov 21	76.8°F	78.7°F	78.1°F
Nov 22	77.1°F	79.6°F	78.3°F
Nov 23	77.2°F	80.4°F	78.4°F
Nov 24	77.3°F	81.0°F	78.5°F
Nov 25	77.3°F	81.1°F	78.5°F
Nov 26	77.3°F	81.6°F	78.6°F
Nov 27	77.7°F	82.9°F	78.8°F
Nov 28	78.2°F	82.6°F	79.0°F
Nov 29	78.1°F	81.8°F	78.9°F
Nov 30	79.1°F	81.8°F	78.8°F
Dec 1	78.7°F	80.3°F	78.9°F
Dec 2	78.5°F	79.3°F	78.9°F
Dec 3	78.9°F	79.5°F	79.1°F
Dec 4	78.5°F	80.3°F	79.3°F
Dec 5	78.6°F	80.4°F	79.4°F
Dec 6	78.7°F	82.0°F	79.5°F
Dec 7	79.0°F	82.5°F	79.8°F
Dec 8	79.1°F	81.5°F	79.9°F
Dec 9	79.2°F	81.5°F	80.0°F
Dec 10	79.2°F	82.1°F	80.0°F
Dec 11	79.3°F	82.9°F	80.1°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 Matola by month

In Matola, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 241 swimming days.

The warmest water in Matola was recorded on February 9, 2025, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 3, 2025, dipping to 65.0°F. The average readings by season are 81.7°F in Winter, 78.1°F in Spring, 69.3°F in Summer, and 74.8°F in Autumn.