What is the current water temperature in Negombo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Negombo?

As of now, in Negombo, the water temperature is 30.7°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 Negombo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Negombo. 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.

87.3

°F

April 25, 23:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

87.7°F

Tomorrow:

87.3°F

Sunrise:

05:59

Sunset:

18:19

Day Length:

12 h. 20 min.

Negombo in May

Minimum:

81.4°F

Average:

82.7°F

Maximum:

84.6°F

Sea water temperature in Negombo today

As of now, in Negombo, the water temperature is 87.3°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 0.7°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

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 87.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 85.4°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 87.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Negombo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 11	86.8°F	86.3°F	86.8°F
Apr 12	87.3°F	86.3°F	86.9°F
Apr 13	87.5°F	86.3°F	86.8°F
Apr 14	87.0°F	86.6°F	86.8°F
Apr 15	86.8°F	86.5°F	86.7°F
Apr 16	87.8°F	86.3°F	86.7°F
Apr 17	87.5°F	86.5°F	86.8°F
Apr 18	87.8°F	86.8°F	86.9°F
Apr 19	88.1°F	86.6°F	87.0°F
Apr 20	88.2°F	87.2°F	87.1°F
Apr 21	87.6°F	87.0°F	87.1°F
Apr 22	87.7°F	86.8°F	86.9°F
Apr 23	87.6°F	86.5°F	86.9°F
Apr 24	87.7°F	86.5°F	86.7°F
Apr 25	87.3°F	86.6°F	86.6°F
Apr 26	87.3°F	86.3°F	86.6°F
Apr 27	87.3°F	86.1°F	86.6°F
Apr 28	87.5°F	86.2°F	86.8°F
Apr 29	87.4°F	86.1°F	86.7°F
Apr 30	87.4°F	86.0°F	86.7°F
May 1	87.4°F	85.9°F	86.7°F
May 2	87.5°F	86.8°F	86.8°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 Negombo by month

In Negombo, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Negombo was recorded on May 5, 2024, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 27, 2018, dipping to 78.9°F. The average readings by season are 82.9°F in Winter, 85.9°F in Spring, 82.9°F in Summer, and 83.4°F in Autumn.