What is the current water temperature in Matola?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Matola?

As of now, in Matola, the water temperature is 28.3°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 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.

82.9

°F

December 22, 07:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.0°F

Tomorrow:

82.6°F

Sunrise:

04:56

Sunset:

18:42

Day Length:

13 h. 46 min.

Matola in December

Minimum:

79.3°F

Average:

81.8°F

Maximum:

83.7°F

Sea water temperature in Matola today

As of now, in Matola, the water temperature is 82.9°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 2.1°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Matola

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	81.5°F	80.1°F	79.6°F
Dec 9	81.5°F	80.2°F	79.7°F
Dec 10	82.1°F	80.6°F	79.7°F
Dec 11	82.9°F	80.5°F	79.9°F
Dec 12	82.5°F	80.2°F	79.7°F
Dec 13	82.4°F	80.3°F	79.9°F
Dec 14	82.7°F	79.0°F	79.7°F
Dec 15	82.5°F	79.3°F	79.8°F
Dec 16	82.1°F	79.3°F	79.8°F
Dec 17	82.7°F	79.3°F	80.1°F
Dec 18	82.7°F	79.5°F	80.2°F
Dec 19	83.2°F	80.4°F	80.7°F
Dec 20	83.2°F	80.6°F	80.9°F
Dec 21	83.0°F	81.2°F	80.8°F
Dec 22	82.9°F	81.9°F	80.8°F
Dec 23	82.6°F	81.4°F	80.5°F
Dec 24	82.9°F	81.5°F	80.7°F
Dec 25	83.0°F	81.8°F	80.9°F
Dec 26	83.1°F	81.7°F	80.9°F
Dec 27	83.2°F	81.6°F	81.0°F
Dec 28	83.2°F	81.6°F	81.1°F
Dec 29	83.3°F	81.5°F	81.2°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 243 swimming days.

The warmest water in Matola was recorded on February 26, 2024, reaching a 85.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 30, 2021, dipping to 65.1°F. The average readings by season are 81.5°F in Winter, 78.1°F in Spring, 69.5°F in Summer, and 74.7°F in Autumn.