Water temperature in Cotonou
85.1
°F
April 27, 16:31
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
83.7°FTomorrow:
85.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 20 min.Cotonou in May
Minimum:
79.9°FAverage:
82.5°FMaximum:
84.6°FSea water temperature in Cotonou today
As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 85.1°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 0.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.7°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 83.7°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Cotonou
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 | 85.4°F | 86.1°F | 84.6°F |
| Apr 14 | 84.9°F | 85.7°F | 84.5°F |
| Apr 15 | 84.8°F | 85.6°F | 84.5°F |
| Apr 16 | 85.0°F | 85.1°F | 84.4°F |
| Apr 17 | 85.1°F | 85.0°F | 84.7°F |
| Apr 18 | 86.2°F | 84.9°F | 84.9°F |
| Apr 19 | 85.4°F | 85.0°F | 84.9°F |
| Apr 20 | 85.1°F | 84.8°F | 84.7°F |
| Apr 21 | 85.3°F | 85.0°F | 84.9°F |
| Apr 22 | 85.2°F | 85.1°F | 84.8°F |
| Apr 23 | 84.7°F | 84.9°F | 84.7°F |
| Apr 24 | 84.9°F | 84.8°F | 84.7°F |
| Apr 25 | 83.7°F | 86.4°F | 84.6°F |
| Apr 26 | 83.7°F | 85.9°F | 84.6°F |
| Apr 27 | 85.1°F | 85.7°F | 84.5°F |
| Apr 28 | 85.4°F | 85.5°F | 84.7°F |
| Apr 29 | 85.4°F | 85.4°F | 84.7°F |
| Apr 30 | 85.5°F | 85.3°F | 84.8°F |
| May 1 | 85.6°F | 85.2°F | 84.9°F |
| May 2 | 85.5°F | 85.2°F | 84.9°F |
| May 3 | 85.4°F | 85.1°F | 84.8°F |
| May 4 | 85.6°F | 85.0°F | 85.0°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.