What is the current water temperature in Lagos?

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 25.48°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.

77.9

°F

August 29, 20:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.0°F

Tomorrow:

78.1°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

12 h. 15 min.

Lagos in September

Minimum:

79.3°F

Average:

81.8°F

Maximum:

84.4°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 77.9°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

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.6°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.0°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
Aug 15	77.8°F	77.7°F	78.0°F
Aug 16	77.8°F	78.9°F	78.2°F
Aug 17	77.7°F	78.7°F	78.1°F
Aug 18	78.1°F	78.6°F	78.3°F
Aug 19	77.9°F	78.6°F	78.3°F
Aug 20	78.6°F	78.7°F	78.4°F
Aug 21	78.0°F	78.7°F	78.3°F
Aug 22	78.0°F	78.7°F	78.4°F
Aug 23	77.8°F	78.7°F	78.5°F
Aug 24	77.8°F	78.6°F	78.5°F
Aug 25	77.8°F	78.5°F	78.4°F
Aug 26	78.1°F	78.5°F	78.5°F
Aug 27	77.8°F	78.9°F	78.5°F
Aug 28	78.0°F	78.7°F	78.5°F
Aug 29	77.9°F	78.9°F	78.7°F
Aug 30	78.1°F	78.9°F	78.9°F
Aug 31	78.0°F	78.9°F	78.9°F
Sep 1	78.0°F	79.6°F	78.9°F
Sep 2	78.0°F	79.3°F	78.8°F
Sep 3	77.9°F	78.8°F	78.7°F
Sep 4	77.9°F	78.8°F	78.8°F
Sep 5	78.1°F	79.6°F	78.9°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	78.4°F	12mi
Lekki	77.9°F	48mi
Cotonou	77.0°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lagos