Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Bagamoyo...

Bagamoyo is a coastal city in Tanzania. It is a quite mid-size city close to the water with a population of 82426 people. The water temperature around Bagamoyo is nearly constant throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 25.6°C (78°F) in August up to 29.1°C (84.4°F) in the month of February, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (81°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Bagamoyo is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Bagamoyo?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Bagamoyo is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Bagamoyo?

There are not many surf spots close to Bagamoyo. A spot that might be worth checking out is Sea Cliff, which is just 33.3km (21.5miles) away from Bagamoyo. Click here for directions and for more information on Sea Cliff and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Bagamoyo are Coco beach, which is approximately 34.5km (21.5miles) away, and Nungwi, located roughly 56.9km (35.3miles) from Bagamoyo.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in proximity to Bagamoyo. A beach, which is not too far away, is Diani Beach, which is almost 156.8km (97.4miles) away from Bagamoyo. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Tiwi Beach, 160.2km (99.5miles) away from Bagamoyo.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Bagamoyo?

The average sea temperature around Bagamoyo is extremely warm, around 27°C (81°F), with only little variations throughout the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to water temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Bagamoyo. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for abnormal windy conditions and for UVA/UVB protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Bagamoyo can be remarkably intense.

How is the diving and fishing close to Bagamoyo?

Scuba diving and fishing conditions stay very constant throughout the year. The waters are always tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (75-84°F). The following fish love this water temperature : Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Bagamoyo: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Bagamoyo...

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