What is the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam?

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 28.15°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 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.

82.7

°F

November 23, 12:36

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

82.5°F

Tomorrow:

82.7°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

12 h. 27 min.

Dar es Salaam in November

Minimum:

81.8°F

Average:

83.5°F

Maximum:

85.1°F

Sea water temperature in Dar es Salaam today

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 82.7°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 83.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 81.9°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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 83.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 82.7°F, while the maximum might reach 83.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Dar es Salaam

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 9	82.9°F	82.8°F	81.6°F
Nov 10	83.0°F	82.8°F	81.7°F
Nov 11	82.9°F	82.6°F	81.7°F
Nov 12	83.0°F	82.6°F	81.8°F
Nov 13	83.1°F	82.6°F	81.8°F
Nov 14	83.2°F	82.9°F	81.9°F
Nov 15	82.3°F	83.4°F	82.1°F
Nov 16	82.2°F	83.3°F	82.1°F
Nov 17	81.9°F	82.8°F	82.1°F
Nov 18	82.1°F	82.7°F	82.1°F
Nov 19	82.3°F	82.8°F	82.1°F
Nov 20	82.7°F	82.8°F	82.2°F
Nov 21	83.0°F	83.0°F	82.3°F
Nov 22	82.5°F	82.8°F	82.4°F
Nov 23	82.7°F	82.7°F	82.5°F
Nov 24	82.7°F	82.5°F	82.6°F
Nov 25	82.8°F	82.9°F	82.7°F
Nov 26	83.0°F	82.9°F	82.8°F
Nov 27	83.1°F	83.1°F	82.9°F
Nov 28	83.2°F	83.1°F	83.0°F
Nov 29	83.3°F	83.6°F	83.1°F
Nov 30	83.3°F	83.8°F	83.1°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 83.5°F in Winter, 83.6°F in Spring, 79.1°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn.