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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.
Sea temperature in Dar es Salaam now

82.1

°F

May 18, 19:27

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.9°F

Tomorrow:

82.1°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

18:13

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Dar es Salaam in May

Minimum:

82.0°F

Average:

83.9°F

Maximum:

84.8°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 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 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 82.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 81.4°F on 2017.

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 82.0°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
May 4 83.0°F 84.1°F 83.1°F
May 5 83.1°F 84.0°F 83.1°F
May 6 83.1°F 84.0°F 83.1°F
May 7 83.1°F 83.9°F 83.0°F
May 8 83.2°F 83.5°F 82.7°F
May 9 83.1°F 83.4°F 82.7°F
May 10 82.9°F 83.3°F 82.5°F
May 11 82.9°F 83.3°F 82.5°F
May 12 82.7°F 83.0°F 82.3°F
May 13 82.3°F 82.9°F 82.2°F
May 14 82.1°F 82.9°F 82.2°F
May 15 82.7°F 82.8°F 82.3°F
May 16 82.4°F 82.5°F 82.0°F
May 17 81.9°F 82.7°F 82.0°F
May 18 82.1°F 82.5°F 82.0°F
May 19 82.1°F 83.0°F 82.0°F
May 20 82.2°F 83.2°F 82.1°F
May 21 82.1°F 82.9°F 82.0°F
May 22 81.9°F 82.7°F 81.8°F
May 23 81.9°F 82.7°F 81.8°F
May 24 81.9°F 82.5°F 81.8°F
May 25 81.8°F 82.3°F 81.7°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.