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Water temperature in Walvis Bay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay now

59.5

°F

May 24, 20:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.9°F

Tomorrow:

59.1°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

10 h. 54 min.

Walvis Bay in May

Minimum:

60.7°F

Average:

62.8°F

Maximum:

65.9°F

Sea water temperature in Walvis Bay today

As of now, in Walvis Bay, the water temperature is 59.5°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 0.6°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 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 63.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.0°F on 2023.

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 58.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Walvis Bay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 10 62.4°F 59.4°F 59.0°F
May 11 62.3°F 59.3°F 59.0°F
May 12 62.4°F 59.4°F 59.1°F
May 13 59.2°F 59.6°F 59.3°F
May 14 61.1°F 59.4°F 59.1°F
May 15 62.5°F 60.1°F 59.4°F
May 16 64.2°F 60.4°F 59.6°F
May 17 65.1°F 60.7°F 59.7°F
May 18 65.1°F 62.5°F 59.7°F
May 19 65.0°F 62.0°F 59.6°F
May 20 63.9°F 60.4°F 59.5°F
May 21 62.4°F 60.2°F 59.4°F
May 22 60.2°F 59.9°F 59.0°F
May 23 59.9°F 60.2°F 59.1°F
May 24 59.5°F 59.6°F 58.9°F
May 25 59.1°F 59.0°F 58.4°F
May 26 59.0°F 58.2°F 58.3°F
May 27 58.7°F 59.0°F 58.1°F
May 28 58.3°F 59.9°F 57.7°F
May 29 58.6°F 57.7°F 57.9°F
May 30 58.2°F 56.7°F 57.5°F
May 31 58.5°F 58.6°F 57.9°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 Walvis Bay by month

In an average year, Walvis Bay offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Walvis Bay was recorded on February 15, 2022, reaching a 73.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on November 3, 2024, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 62.9°F in Winter, 60.9°F in Spring, 56.7°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.