What is the current water temperature in Lagos?

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 25.97°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Lagos

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lagos. 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.

78.7

°F

August 4, 09:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.9°F

Tomorrow:

78.8°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

19:04

Day Length:

12 h. 23 min.

Lagos in August

Minimum:

79.5°F

Average:

82.1°F

Maximum:

84.3°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 78.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 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 79.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.6°F on 2022.

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 78.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lagos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 21	79.9°F	79.2°F	79.4°F
Jul 22	80.4°F	79.1°F	79.4°F
Jul 23	79.8°F	79.0°F	79.4°F
Jul 24	79.5°F	79.1°F	79.2°F
Jul 25	79.9°F	79.0°F	79.2°F
Jul 26	80.6°F	78.6°F	79.2°F
Jul 27	80.9°F	78.4°F	79.1°F
Jul 28	79.9°F	78.4°F	78.9°F
Jul 29	79.9°F	78.4°F	79.0°F
Jul 30	78.3°F	78.0°F	78.7°F
Jul 31	78.6°F	77.9°F	78.8°F
Aug 1	79.0°F	77.8°F	78.7°F
Aug 2	79.2°F	77.9°F	78.5°F
Aug 3	78.9°F	77.8°F	78.5°F
Aug 4	78.7°F	77.9°F	78.5°F
Aug 5	78.8°F	77.9°F	78.6°F
Aug 6	78.7°F	77.7°F	78.5°F
Aug 7	78.8°F	77.7°F	78.6°F
Aug 8	78.6°F	77.7°F	78.4°F
Aug 9	78.8°F	77.9°F	78.6°F
Aug 10	78.7°F	77.8°F	78.5°F
Aug 11	78.7°F	77.8°F	78.5°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 Lagos by month

In Lagos, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Lagos was recorded on May 5, 2024, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 11, 2020, dipping to 77.1°F. The average readings by season are 83.1°F in Winter, 84.6°F in Spring, 80.5°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ebute Ikorodu	78.9°F	12mi
Lekki	79.9°F	48mi
Cotonou	77.6°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lagos