What is the current water temperature in Cotonou?

As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 27.08°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Cotonou

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cotonou. 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.

80.7

°F

October 13, 15:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.8°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

18:36

Day Length:

11 h. 59 min.

Cotonou in October

Minimum:

79.2°F

Average:

82.0°F

Maximum:

85.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cotonou today

As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 80.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°F lower 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

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.9°F on 2017.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cotonou

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 29	80.9°F	80.7°F	80.7°F
Sep 30	80.7°F	81.2°F	80.8°F
Oct 1	80.6°F	81.1°F	80.8°F
Oct 2	80.5°F	81.0°F	80.8°F
Oct 3	80.7°F	80.9°F	80.8°F
Oct 4	80.6°F	80.7°F	80.9°F
Oct 5	80.9°F	80.6°F	80.9°F
Oct 6	80.9°F	80.6°F	81.0°F
Oct 7	80.8°F	80.8°F	81.3°F
Oct 8	81.0°F	81.0°F	81.4°F
Oct 9	80.6°F	81.2°F	81.3°F
Oct 10	80.8°F	82.1°F	81.4°F
Oct 11	80.7°F	81.5°F	81.4°F
Oct 12	81.2°F	82.1°F	81.7°F
Oct 13	80.7°F	82.2°F	81.8°F
Oct 14	80.8°F	82.4°F	81.9°F
Oct 15	80.8°F	81.5°F	81.9°F
Oct 16	81.1°F	82.1°F	82.1°F
Oct 17	81.2°F	82.2°F	82.2°F
Oct 18	81.2°F	81.8°F	82.3°F
Oct 19	81.3°F	81.8°F	82.3°F
Oct 20	81.3°F	81.8°F	82.3°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 Cotonou by month

In Cotonou, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Cotonou was recorded on April 10, 2024, reaching a 87.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 16, 2022, dipping to 75.7°F. The average readings by season are 82.7°F in Winter, 84.3°F in Spring, 79.7°F in Summer, and 81.8°F in Autumn.