What is the current water temperature in Dar es Salaam?

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 27.81°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.

82.1

°F

October 29, 21:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.9°F

Tomorrow:

82.2°F

Sunrise:

05:57

Sunset:

18:17

Day Length:

12 h. 20 min.

Dar es Salaam in November

Minimum:

81.9°F

Average:

83.6°F

Maximum:

85.1°F

Sea water temperature in Dar es Salaam today

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 82.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 79.5°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 82.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 82.2°F, while the maximum might reach 82.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Dar es Salaam

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 15	81.1°F	79.8°F	80.3°F
Oct 16	81.6°F	80.1°F	80.3°F
Oct 17	81.3°F	80.2°F	80.2°F
Oct 18	81.1°F	80.0°F	80.2°F
Oct 19	80.8°F	80.5°F	80.3°F
Oct 20	81.0°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
Oct 21	80.6°F	80.7°F	80.4°F
Oct 22	80.9°F	80.7°F	80.7°F
Oct 23	80.7°F	79.9°F	80.6°F
Oct 24	81.4°F	80.2°F	80.6°F
Oct 25	82.1°F	80.4°F	80.8°F
Oct 26	82.0°F	80.9°F	80.9°F
Oct 27	81.7°F	81.0°F	80.8°F
Oct 28	81.9°F	81.0°F	80.8°F
Oct 29	82.1°F	80.8°F	80.9°F
Oct 30	82.2°F	80.8°F	81.1°F
Oct 31	82.4°F	81.1°F	81.3°F
Nov 1	82.4°F	81.0°F	81.2°F
Nov 2	82.5°F	81.2°F	81.4°F
Nov 3	82.5°F	81.2°F	81.4°F
Nov 4	82.5°F	81.1°F	81.4°F
Nov 5	82.6°F	81.3°F	81.5°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 80.4°F in Autumn.