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 13.81°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.

56.9

°F

May 24, 19:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.3°F

Tomorrow:

56.7°F

Sunrise:

07:36

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

10 h. 40 min.

Lüderitz in May

Minimum:

55.9°F

Average:

58.9°F

Maximum:

64.8°F

Sea water temperature in Lüderitz today

As of now, in Lüderitz, the water temperature is 56.9°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 1.5°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 53.1°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Lüderitz

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 10	58.5°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
May 11	58.4°F	55.7°F	55.5°F
May 12	58.9°F	56.2°F	56.0°F
May 13	54.9°F	55.7°F	55.5°F
May 14	56.2°F	55.8°F	55.6°F
May 15	55.7°F	56.8°F	55.4°F
May 16	57.8°F	56.4°F	56.3°F
May 17	59.6°F	56.7°F	56.6°F
May 18	61.4°F	57.3°F	57.1°F
May 19	60.1°F	56.0°F	56.2°F
May 20	57.5°F	55.9°F	55.8°F
May 21	56.4°F	55.4°F	55.6°F
May 22	56.0°F	55.9°F	55.6°F
May 23	58.3°F	54.8°F	55.7°F
May 24	56.9°F	54.1°F	55.4°F
May 25	56.7°F	54.5°F	55.2°F
May 26	56.6°F	54.3°F	55.1°F
May 27	56.2°F	55.4°F	54.8°F
May 28	56.2°F	56.6°F	54.7°F
May 29	56.6°F	58.3°F	55.1°F
May 30	56.3°F	55.8°F	54.8°F
May 31	56.2°F	56.4°F	54.7°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 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, 57.6°F in Spring, 53.6°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.