What is the current water temperature in Banjul?

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 23.64°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.

74.6

°F

December 22, 05:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.3°F

Tomorrow:

74.2°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

18:45

Day Length:

11 h. 20 min.

Banjul in December

Minimum:

68.7°F

Average:

73.1°F

Maximum:

76.3°F

Sea water temperature in Banjul today

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 74.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 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 77.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 72.4°F on 2014.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Banjul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	76.7°F	79.3°F	78.1°F
Dec 9	76.1°F	79.7°F	78.1°F
Dec 10	76.0°F	78.5°F	77.9°F
Dec 11	76.6°F	78.7°F	77.7°F
Dec 12	76.4°F	78.2°F	77.5°F
Dec 13	76.2°F	78.9°F	77.0°F
Dec 14	76.5°F	78.1°F	76.8°F
Dec 15	76.7°F	78.9°F	76.8°F
Dec 16	76.7°F	78.2°F	76.6°F
Dec 17	77.0°F	77.9°F	76.3°F
Dec 18	76.6°F	77.5°F	76.1°F
Dec 19	75.4°F	76.7°F	75.9°F
Dec 20	74.7°F	76.5°F	75.6°F
Dec 21	75.3°F	75.7°F	75.5°F
Dec 22	74.6°F	72.4°F	74.8°F
Dec 23	74.2°F	72.6°F	74.4°F
Dec 24	74.0°F	72.4°F	74.2°F
Dec 25	73.7°F	73.0°F	73.9°F
Dec 26	74.2°F	73.5°F	74.4°F
Dec 27	74.0°F	74.0°F	74.2°F
Dec 28	74.1°F	74.6°F	74.3°F
Dec 29	73.9°F	74.7°F	74.1°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 January and February is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 318 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 74.3°F in Winter, 76.0°F in Spring, 82.6°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.