What is the current water temperature in Lüderitz?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lüderitz?

As of now, in Lüderitz, the water temperature is 13.65°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Lüderitz

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lüderitz. 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.

56.6

°F

May 19, 03:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.3°F

Tomorrow:

56.4°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

10 h. 44 min.

Lüderitz in May

Minimum:

55.9°F

Average:

59.1°F

Maximum:

64.8°F

Sea water temperature in Lüderitz today

As of now, in Lüderitz, the water temperature is 56.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.9°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

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 58.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lüderitz

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	56.6°F	55.9°F	56.8°F
May 6	57.5°F	55.7°F	56.7°F
May 7	55.8°F	55.1°F	56.2°F
May 8	55.8°F	54.5°F	55.7°F
May 9	56.7°F	55.4°F	55.6°F
May 10	55.9°F	56.7°F	55.8°F
May 11	55.7°F	52.9°F	55.6°F
May 12	56.1°F	54.6°F	56.0°F
May 13	55.7°F	54.7°F	55.6°F
May 14	55.7°F	55.0°F	55.6°F
May 15	56.8°F	55.2°F	55.5°F
May 16	56.4°F	55.3°F	56.1°F
May 17	56.7°F	53.7°F	56.1°F
May 18	57.3°F	55.7°F	56.4°F
May 19	56.6°F	54.9°F	55.7°F
May 20	56.4°F	54.7°F	55.5°F
May 21	56.5°F	55.0°F	55.6°F
May 22	56.4°F	55.5°F	55.5°F
May 23	56.4°F	55.6°F	55.5°F
May 24	56.5°F	53.1°F	55.6°F
May 25	56.4°F	52.4°F	55.5°F
May 26	56.3°F	54.7°F	55.4°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 Lüderitz by month

In an average year, Lüderitz offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Lüderitz was recorded on January 25, 2020, reaching a 67.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 18, 2021, dipping to 45.2°F. The average readings by season are 58.9°F in Winter, 57.5°F in Spring, 53.7°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.