What is the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam?

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 26.35°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Dar es Salaam

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam. 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.

79.4

°F

July 6, 05:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.6°F

Tomorrow:

79.3°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

11 h. 45 min.

Dar es Salaam in July

Minimum:

81.8°F

Average:

83.8°F

Maximum:

85.1°F

Sea water temperature in Dar es Salaam today

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 79.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 78.0°F on 2022.

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 79.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dar es Salaam

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 22	80.6°F	81.0°F	80.2°F
Jun 23	80.3°F	81.0°F	80.1°F
Jun 24	80.1°F	80.8°F	80.0°F
Jun 25	80.1°F	80.8°F	80.0°F
Jun 26	80.2°F	80.3°F	79.9°F
Jun 27	79.8°F	80.3°F	79.7°F
Jun 28	79.9°F	80.3°F	79.7°F
Jun 29	80.0°F	80.2°F	79.6°F
Jun 30	80.3°F	80.2°F	79.7°F
Jul 1	79.9°F	80.3°F	79.6°F
Jul 2	80.2°F	80.1°F	79.5°F
Jul 3	80.2°F	80.3°F	79.4°F
Jul 4	80.1°F	80.2°F	79.5°F
Jul 5	79.6°F	80.0°F	79.2°F
Jul 6	79.4°F	80.0°F	79.1°F
Jul 7	79.3°F	80.0°F	78.9°F
Jul 8	79.3°F	80.0°F	78.9°F
Jul 9	79.3°F	79.9°F	79.0°F
Jul 10	79.3°F	80.0°F	79.0°F
Jul 11	79.3°F	79.7°F	79.0°F
Jul 12	79.1°F	79.5°F	78.8°F
Jul 13	79.0°F	79.4°F	78.7°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 Dar es Salaam by month

In Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Dar es Salaam was recorded on March 13, 2024, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 6, 2022, dipping to 76.8°F. The average readings by season are 83.6°F in Winter, 83.7°F in Spring, 79.1°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn.