What is the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam?

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 27.94°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.

82.3

°F

January 25, 12:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.2°F

Tomorrow:

82.2°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

18:48

Day Length:

12 h. 26 min.

Dar es Salaam in February

Minimum:

82.9°F

Average:

84.0°F

Maximum:

85.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dar es Salaam today

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 82.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 81.7°F on 2018.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.1°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
Jan 11	81.9°F	84.2°F	83.6°F
Jan 12	81.9°F	83.9°F	83.5°F
Jan 13	82.0°F	84.1°F	83.6°F
Jan 14	81.7°F	83.9°F	83.4°F
Jan 15	81.8°F	83.7°F	83.4°F
Jan 16	81.9°F	83.6°F	83.4°F
Jan 17	81.8°F	83.4°F	83.5°F
Jan 18	81.9°F	83.7°F	83.5°F
Jan 19	82.4°F	84.1°F	83.4°F
Jan 20	82.6°F	83.7°F	83.4°F
Jan 21	83.0°F	83.8°F	83.4°F
Jan 22	82.9°F	83.4°F	83.3°F
Jan 23	82.8°F	83.5°F	83.3°F
Jan 24	83.2°F	83.7°F	83.4°F
Jan 25	82.3°F	83.4°F	83.4°F
Jan 26	82.2°F	83.3°F	83.3°F
Jan 27	82.2°F	83.6°F	83.3°F
Jan 28	82.1°F	83.2°F	83.2°F
Jan 29	82.1°F	83.5°F	83.2°F
Jan 30	82.1°F	83.3°F	83.2°F
Jan 31	82.2°F	83.3°F	83.3°F
Feb 1	82.1°F	83.1°F	83.2°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 83.7°F in Winter, 83.7°F in Spring, 79.1°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn.