Water temperature in Cotonou
85.3
°F
March 15, 04:00
Trend:
stableYesterday:
85.2°FTomorrow:
85.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 5 min.Cotonou in March
Minimum:
80.3°FAverage:
82.5°FMaximum:
84.3°FSea water temperature in Cotonou today
As of now, in Cotonou, the water temperature is 85.3°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 1.2°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 83.4°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Cotonou
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1 | 83.3°F | 84.2°F | 83.1°F |
| Mar 2 | 83.0°F | 84.1°F | 83.2°F |
| Mar 3 | 83.2°F | 84.0°F | 83.2°F |
| Mar 4 | 83.3°F | 83.4°F | 83.2°F |
| Mar 5 | 83.1°F | 82.3°F | 83.4°F |
| Mar 6 | 83.4°F | 82.3°F | 83.6°F |
| Mar 7 | 83.2°F | 82.4°F | 83.5°F |
| Mar 8 | 84.4°F | 83.0°F | 83.6°F |
| Mar 9 | 84.1°F | 83.0°F | 83.6°F |
| Mar 10 | 83.9°F | 83.3°F | 83.6°F |
| Mar 11 | 83.8°F | 83.8°F | 83.7°F |
| Mar 12 | 83.7°F | 84.4°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 13 | 83.6°F | 84.5°F | 84.0°F |
| Mar 14 | 85.2°F | 84.9°F | 84.0°F |
| Mar 15 | 85.3°F | 84.7°F | 84.1°F |
| Mar 16 | 85.1°F | 85.0°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 17 | 85.0°F | 85.6°F | 83.8°F |
| Mar 18 | 85.0°F | 86.6°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 19 | 85.1°F | 86.3°F | 84.0°F |
| Mar 20 | 85.1°F | 86.2°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 21 | 85.1°F | 85.7°F | 83.9°F |
| Mar 22 | 85.0°F | 85.6°F | 83.9°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.