What is the current water temperature in Lagos?

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 27.52°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.

81.5

°F

October 16, 21:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.7°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

11 h. 58 min.

Lagos in October

Minimum:

79.3°F

Average:

81.9°F

Maximum:

84.8°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 81.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 81.3°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.8°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
Oct 2	80.2°F	81.1°F	80.9°F
Oct 3	80.9°F	81.0°F	80.9°F
Oct 4	80.9°F	81.1°F	81.0°F
Oct 5	80.8°F	81.0°F	81.0°F
Oct 6	80.8°F	81.0°F	81.2°F
Oct 7	80.8°F	80.8°F	81.3°F
Oct 8	80.9°F	81.3°F	81.4°F
Oct 9	80.6°F	81.4°F	81.5°F
Oct 10	80.3°F	81.3°F	81.5°F
Oct 11	80.4°F	81.3°F	81.5°F
Oct 12	80.8°F	82.1°F	81.7°F
Oct 13	81.2°F	82.1°F	81.8°F
Oct 14	81.6°F	82.4°F	82.1°F
Oct 15	81.6°F	81.5°F	82.1°F
Oct 16	81.5°F	82.3°F	82.3°F
Oct 17	81.7°F	82.5°F	82.5°F
Oct 18	81.7°F	82.3°F	82.5°F
Oct 19	81.6°F	82.1°F	82.4°F
Oct 20	81.8°F	82.1°F	82.6°F
Oct 21	82.0°F	82.4°F	82.8°F
Oct 22	82.0°F	82.6°F	82.8°F
Oct 23	82.1°F	82.1°F	82.9°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 17, 2015, dipping to 76.6°F. The average readings by season are 82.9°F in Winter, 84.5°F in Spring, 80.4°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Ebute Ikorodu	82.0°F	12mi
Lekki	82.5°F	48mi
Cotonou	81.3°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lagos