What is the current water temperature in Banjul?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Banjul?

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 29.99°C. 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.

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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.

86.0

°F

July 1, 00:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

85.9°F

Tomorrow:

86.0°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

19:37

Day Length:

12 h. 54 min.

Banjul in July

Minimum:

70.0°F

Average:

73.4°F

Maximum:

76.0°F

Sea water temperature in Banjul today

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 86.0°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 3.5°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 stay about the same.

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 85.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 81.0°F on 2024.

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 86.2°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
Jun 17	81.0°F	79.1°F	80.6°F
Jun 18	81.4°F	79.4°F	80.5°F
Jun 19	83.2°F	79.4°F	80.7°F
Jun 20	81.2°F	84.3°F	81.4°F
Jun 21	80.9°F	82.7°F	81.5°F
Jun 22	83.0°F	82.7°F	81.8°F
Jun 23	83.1°F	82.7°F	82.1°F
Jun 24	83.4°F	80.8°F	81.8°F
Jun 25	84.7°F	80.3°F	82.0°F
Jun 26	81.2°F	83.8°F	82.2°F
Jun 27	82.5°F	83.2°F	82.3°F
Jun 28	84.6°F	83.1°F	82.6°F
Jun 29	83.5°F	83.0°F	82.5°F
Jun 30	85.9°F	83.0°F	82.4°F
Jul 1	86.0°F	81.0°F	82.5°F
Jul 2	86.0°F	81.2°F	82.5°F
Jul 3	85.9°F	83.0°F	82.4°F
Jul 4	86.3°F	82.8°F	82.8°F
Jul 5	86.3°F	82.7°F	82.9°F
Jul 6	86.2°F	83.1°F	82.7°F
Jul 7	86.1°F	83.0°F	82.7°F
Jul 8	86.5°F	82.7°F	83.0°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.

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.