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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.
Sea temperature in Matola now

81.6

°F

January 17, 07:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.8°F

Tomorrow:

81.2°F

Sunrise:

05:13

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

13 h. 34 min.

Matola in January

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

81.4°F

Maximum:

83.9°F

Sea water temperature in Matola today

As of now, in Matola, the water temperature is 81.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 fall a bit.

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 84.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 79.8°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 81.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 81.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Matola

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 3 81.0°F 82.8°F 81.3°F
Jan 4 81.7°F 83.7°F 81.5°F
Jan 5 81.7°F 84.8°F 81.6°F
Jan 6 81.4°F 85.1°F 81.8°F
Jan 7 81.8°F 84.9°F 81.8°F
Jan 8 82.5°F 84.6°F 81.8°F
Jan 9 82.0°F 84.5°F 81.9°F
Jan 10 82.2°F 84.2°F 81.9°F
Jan 11 82.1°F 84.1°F 82.0°F
Jan 12 82.0°F 83.9°F 82.0°F
Jan 13 81.9°F 83.7°F 82.1°F
Jan 14 81.8°F 83.5°F 82.1°F
Jan 15 81.8°F 83.3°F 82.4°F
Jan 16 81.8°F 84.3°F 82.8°F
Jan 17 81.6°F 84.1°F 82.7°F
Jan 18 81.2°F 83.4°F 82.3°F
Jan 19 81.0°F 82.3°F 82.0°F
Jan 20 81.0°F 82.6°F 82.1°F
Jan 21 81.2°F 83.2°F 82.3°F
Jan 22 81.2°F 83.6°F 82.3°F
Jan 23 81.4°F 83.6°F 82.4°F
Jan 24 81.4°F 82.7°F 82.4°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 227 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 81.8°F in Winter, 78.1°F in Spring, 69.1°F in Summer, and 74.6°F in Autumn.