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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.
Sea temperature in Cotonou now

77.0

°F

August 29, 19:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

76.9°F

Tomorrow:

77.3°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

18:59

Day Length:

12 h. 15 min.

Cotonou in September

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

81.8°F

Maximum:

85.2°F

Sea water temperature in Cotonou today

As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 77.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 80.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 76.7°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.3°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
Aug 15 77.0°F 77.8°F 77.1°F
Aug 16 77.1°F 78.6°F 77.3°F
Aug 17 77.0°F 78.6°F 77.3°F
Aug 18 77.2°F 78.3°F 77.3°F
Aug 19 77.5°F 78.2°F 77.4°F
Aug 20 77.7°F 78.1°F 77.5°F
Aug 21 77.5°F 77.9°F 77.3°F
Aug 22 77.4°F 77.9°F 77.5°F
Aug 23 77.2°F 78.0°F 77.5°F
Aug 24 77.2°F 78.0°F 77.5°F
Aug 25 77.1°F 77.9°F 77.5°F
Aug 26 76.7°F 78.0°F 77.6°F
Aug 27 76.7°F 77.5°F 77.7°F
Aug 28 76.9°F 77.5°F 77.9°F
Aug 29 77.0°F 77.5°F 78.0°F
Aug 30 77.3°F 77.7°F 78.4°F
Aug 31 77.3°F 77.8°F 78.3°F
Sep 1 77.3°F 77.9°F 78.4°F
Sep 2 77.2°F 77.8°F 78.3°F
Sep 3 77.2°F 77.8°F 78.3°F
Sep 4 77.3°F 77.8°F 78.3°F
Sep 5 77.4°F 78.3°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.