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 28.98°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.

84.2

°F

May 3, 07:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

84.1°F

Tomorrow:

84.2°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

11 h. 51 min.

Dar es Salaam in May

Minimum:

82.0°F

Average:

83.8°F

Maximum:

84.8°F

Sea water temperature in Dar es Salaam today

As of now, in Dar es Salaam, the water temperature is 84.2°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 1.2°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 84.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 82.0°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.9°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
Apr 19	84.1°F	84.2°F	83.7°F
Apr 20	83.9°F	84.0°F	83.6°F
Apr 21	83.9°F	83.9°F	83.6°F
Apr 22	83.8°F	83.4°F	83.5°F
Apr 23	83.6°F	83.4°F	83.5°F
Apr 24	83.4°F	83.3°F	83.3°F
Apr 25	83.5°F	83.2°F	83.4°F
Apr 26	83.4°F	83.2°F	83.4°F
Apr 27	83.4°F	83.4°F	83.4°F
Apr 28	83.2°F	83.3°F	83.3°F
Apr 29	83.5°F	83.3°F	83.3°F
Apr 30	83.7°F	83.2°F	83.3°F
May 1	83.8°F	83.1°F	83.2°F
May 2	84.1°F	82.7°F	82.9°F
May 3	84.2°F	82.7°F	83.0°F
May 4	84.2°F	83.0°F	83.0°F
May 5	84.2°F	82.7°F	83.0°F
May 6	84.1°F	82.6°F	82.9°F
May 7	84.0°F	82.7°F	82.8°F
May 8	83.7°F	82.6°F	82.5°F
May 9	83.7°F	82.7°F	82.5°F
May 10	83.6°F	82.5°F	82.4°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, 79.0°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn.