What is the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam?

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 25.52°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.

77.9

°F

July 27, 12:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.0°F

Tomorrow:

77.9°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Dar es Salaam in August

Minimum:

81.5°F

Average:

83.6°F

Maximum:

85.0°F

Sea water temperature in Dar es Salaam today

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 77.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F lower 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 77.2°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.8°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
Jul 13	79.0°F	79.4°F	78.7°F
Jul 14	78.9°F	79.6°F	78.7°F
Jul 15	78.9°F	79.6°F	78.6°F
Jul 16	79.0°F	79.7°F	78.6°F
Jul 17	78.7°F	79.4°F	78.6°F
Jul 18	78.7°F	79.6°F	78.5°F
Jul 19	78.6°F	79.5°F	78.4°F
Jul 20	78.5°F	79.6°F	78.4°F
Jul 21	78.0°F	79.4°F	78.4°F
Jul 22	78.1°F	79.6°F	78.4°F
Jul 23	78.0°F	79.3°F	78.4°F
Jul 24	77.8°F	79.5°F	78.4°F
Jul 25	77.9°F	79.0°F	78.3°F
Jul 26	78.0°F	79.3°F	78.3°F
Jul 27	77.9°F	79.3°F	78.3°F
Jul 28	77.9°F	79.4°F	78.3°F
Jul 29	77.8°F	79.5°F	78.2°F
Jul 30	77.8°F	79.3°F	78.1°F
Jul 31	77.8°F	79.5°F	78.1°F
Aug 1	77.7°F	79.4°F	78.1°F
Aug 2	77.8°F	79.3°F	78.1°F
Aug 3	77.7°F	78.8°F	78.0°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.