What is the current water temperature in Praia?

As of now, in Praia, the water temperature is 25.25°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Praia

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Praia. 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.

77.5

°F

May 13, 02:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.3°F

Tomorrow:

77.4°F

Sunrise:

06:06

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

12 h. 49 min.

Praia in May

Minimum:

74.2°F

Average:

76.0°F

Maximum:

77.6°F

Sea water temperature in Praia today

As of now, in Praia, the water temperature is 77.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.2°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 76.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 72.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Praia

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 29	76.7°F	76.6°F	74.7°F
Apr 30	75.4°F	76.4°F	74.6°F
May 1	75.3°F	76.6°F	74.5°F
May 2	75.5°F	76.1°F	74.3°F
May 3	76.3°F	76.4°F	74.3°F
May 4	76.7°F	76.4°F	74.4°F
May 5	76.3°F	76.8°F	74.4°F
May 6	76.1°F	76.4°F	74.5°F
May 7	77.7°F	76.9°F	74.6°F
May 8	77.6°F	76.5°F	74.5°F
May 9	77.2°F	76.0°F	74.4°F
May 10	77.3°F	76.3°F	74.0°F
May 11	77.3°F	76.1°F	74.0°F
May 12	77.3°F	76.4°F	74.1°F
May 13	77.5°F	76.8°F	74.2°F
May 14	77.4°F	75.8°F	74.1°F
May 15	77.3°F	76.3°F	74.0°F
May 16	77.3°F	76.4°F	74.0°F
May 17	77.4°F	76.1°F	74.2°F
May 18	77.5°F	76.6°F	74.2°F
May 19	77.5°F	76.1°F	74.2°F
May 20	77.5°F	76.4°F	74.2°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 Praia by month

In Praia, almost every month besides March is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 329 swimming days.

The warmest water in Praia was recorded on October 14, 2023, reaching a 84.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 10, 2018, dipping to 70.2°F. The average readings by season are 75.4°F in Winter, 73.9°F in Spring, 77.9°F in Summer, and 81.2°F in Autumn.