What is the current water temperature in Banjul?

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 25.74°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.

78.3

°F

April 28, 16:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.5°F

Tomorrow:

78.1°F

Sunrise:

06:47

Sunset:

19:21

Day Length:

12 h. 34 min.

Banjul in May

Minimum:

70.5°F

Average:

73.5°F

Maximum:

75.6°F

Sea water temperature in Banjul today

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 78.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 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 78.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 73.5°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.4°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
Apr 14	77.5°F	77.9°F	76.5°F
Apr 15	77.3°F	76.2°F	76.4°F
Apr 16	77.6°F	78.0°F	76.6°F
Apr 17	76.7°F	77.8°F	76.9°F
Apr 18	77.2°F	78.4°F	77.0°F
Apr 19	76.8°F	80.4°F	76.8°F
Apr 20	78.5°F	79.6°F	77.1°F
Apr 21	76.9°F	79.5°F	77.1°F
Apr 22	74.1°F	79.5°F	76.5°F
Apr 23	77.6°F	80.8°F	76.8°F
Apr 24	77.3°F	80.0°F	76.6°F
Apr 25	75.1°F	77.7°F	76.4°F
Apr 26	77.7°F	79.0°F	76.9°F
Apr 27	76.5°F	77.3°F	76.8°F
Apr 28	78.3°F	78.3°F	76.7°F
Apr 29	78.1°F	75.7°F	76.5°F
Apr 30	78.1°F	75.2°F	76.5°F
May 1	78.1°F	76.7°F	76.5°F
May 2	78.4°F	80.2°F	76.7°F
May 3	78.6°F	80.1°F	76.9°F
May 4	78.6°F	81.3°F	77.0°F
May 5	78.7°F	80.5°F	77.1°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 323 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 74.4°F in Winter, 76.2°F in Spring, 82.7°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.