Water temperature in Lagos
82.6
°F
December 22, 06:53
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
82.8°FTomorrow:
82.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 45 min.Lagos in December
Minimum:
78.8°FAverage:
81.9°FMaximum:
85.6°FSea water temperature in Lagos today
As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 82.6°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 0.9°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 81.2°F on 2015.
Daily water temperature in Lagos
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 | 84.0°F | 84.7°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 9 | 83.7°F | 84.4°F | 83.9°F |
| Dec 10 | 83.5°F | 85.0°F | 83.9°F |
| Dec 11 | 83.5°F | 85.0°F | 83.7°F |
| Dec 12 | 83.3°F | 85.0°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 13 | 83.3°F | 84.0°F | 83.5°F |
| Dec 14 | 83.4°F | 84.1°F | 83.4°F |
| Dec 15 | 83.7°F | 83.3°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 16 | 84.1°F | 83.4°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 17 | 83.8°F | 83.2°F | 83.5°F |
| Dec 18 | 83.8°F | 84.5°F | 83.7°F |
| Dec 19 | 83.5°F | 83.9°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 20 | 83.0°F | 83.8°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 21 | 82.8°F | 84.8°F | 83.7°F |
| Dec 22 | 82.6°F | 84.7°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 23 | 82.5°F | 83.9°F | 83.4°F |
| Dec 24 | 82.3°F | 83.8°F | 83.2°F |
| Dec 25 | 82.2°F | 83.7°F | 83.2°F |
| Dec 26 | 82.0°F | 83.8°F | 82.9°F |
| Dec 27 | 81.7°F | 83.9°F | 82.6°F |
| Dec 28 | 81.5°F | 83.4°F | 82.4°F |
| Dec 29 | 81.1°F | 83.9°F | 82.0°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Ebute Ikorodu |
83.0°F
|
12mi |
| Lekki |
84.0°F
|
48mi |
| Cotonou |
82.7°F
|
67mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Lagos