What is the current water temperature in Cotonou?

As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 25.8°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.

78.4

°F

July 14, 07:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.6°F

Tomorrow:

78.2°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

19:10

Day Length:

12 h. 28 min.

Cotonou in July

Minimum:

79.1°F

Average:

82.1°F

Maximum:

84.5°F

Sea water temperature in Cotonou today

As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 78.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.3°F on 2020.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Cotonou

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 30	81.5°F	83.7°F	80.7°F
Jul 1	82.1°F	83.6°F	80.5°F
Jul 2	81.8°F	83.1°F	80.2°F
Jul 3	81.5°F	82.7°F	80.3°F
Jul 4	81.3°F	82.2°F	80.2°F
Jul 5	80.7°F	81.7°F	79.9°F
Jul 6	80.5°F	81.5°F	80.0°F
Jul 7	80.2°F	81.1°F	80.0°F
Jul 8	79.8°F	80.8°F	79.8°F
Jul 9	79.7°F	80.6°F	79.7°F
Jul 10	79.6°F	80.3°F	79.7°F
Jul 11	79.2°F	80.2°F	79.6°F
Jul 12	78.8°F	80.1°F	79.6°F
Jul 13	78.6°F	79.8°F	79.4°F
Jul 14	78.4°F	79.4°F	79.2°F
Jul 15	78.2°F	79.1°F	79.0°F
Jul 16	77.9°F	78.7°F	78.7°F
Jul 17	77.9°F	78.3°F	78.7°F
Jul 18	77.8°F	78.2°F	78.6°F
Jul 19	77.7°F	77.9°F	78.5°F
Jul 20	77.6°F	77.6°F	78.4°F
Jul 21	77.6°F	77.7°F	78.4°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 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.