What is the current water temperature in Banjul?

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 23.09°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Banjul

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Banjul. 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.

73.6

°F

January 9, 00:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.4°F

Tomorrow:

73.5°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

11 h. 23 min.

Banjul in January

Minimum:

71.1°F

Average:

74.5°F

Maximum:

76.7°F

Sea water temperature in Banjul today

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 73.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 70.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Banjul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	73.3°F	76.2°F	74.5°F
Jan 2	72.7°F	75.4°F	74.2°F
Jan 3	73.0°F	75.4°F	74.2°F
Jan 4	73.3°F	74.3°F	74.1°F
Jan 5	73.4°F	73.6°F	73.7°F
Jan 6	73.2°F	73.3°F	73.7°F
Jan 7	73.0°F	73.2°F	73.7°F
Jan 8	73.4°F	72.8°F	73.7°F
Jan 9	73.6°F	72.6°F	73.9°F
Jan 10	73.5°F	73.7°F	73.8°F
Jan 11	73.4°F	73.5°F	73.7°F
Jan 12	73.3°F	73.2°F	73.6°F
Jan 13	73.1°F	73.4°F	73.5°F
Jan 14	73.2°F	72.5°F	73.5°F
Jan 15	73.4°F	73.4°F	73.7°F
Jan 16	73.5°F	73.7°F	73.8°F
Dec 26	72.9°F	73.5°F	74.0°F
Dec 27	72.7°F	75.3°F	74.0°F
Dec 28	72.7°F	75.0°F	74.2°F
Dec 29	72.7°F	75.3°F	74.1°F
Dec 30	72.2°F	75.3°F	74.1°F
Dec 31	72.5°F	75.7°F	74.3°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 Banjul by month

In Banjul, almost every month besides February is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 337 swimming days.

The warmest water in Banjul was recorded on October 17, 2023, reaching a 87.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 7, 2018, dipping to 67.7°F. The average readings by season are 74.5°F in Winter, 76.4°F in Spring, 82.8°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.