Water temperature in Lekki
86.5
°F
May 6, 10:04
Trend:
stableYesterday:
85.8°FTomorrow:
86.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 22 min.Lekki in May
Minimum:
80.8°FAverage:
82.5°FMaximum:
84.4°FSea water temperature in Lekki today
As of now, in Lekki, the water temperature is 86.5°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 1.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.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 87.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 84.1°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Lekki
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | 85.0°F | 86.5°F | 85.2°F |
| Apr 23 | 84.3°F | 86.2°F | 85.3°F |
| Apr 24 | 84.6°F | 86.0°F | 85.1°F |
| Apr 25 | 84.5°F | 87.0°F | 85.3°F |
| Apr 26 | 84.8°F | 86.9°F | 85.3°F |
| Apr 27 | 85.2°F | 86.5°F | 85.1°F |
| Apr 28 | 85.4°F | 86.2°F | 85.1°F |
| Apr 29 | 84.3°F | 85.9°F | 85.0°F |
| Apr 30 | 85.5°F | 85.5°F | 85.0°F |
| May 1 | 85.5°F | 85.9°F | 85.0°F |
| May 2 | 86.4°F | 86.6°F | 85.3°F |
| May 3 | 86.2°F | 86.2°F | 85.2°F |
| May 4 | 86.1°F | 86.2°F | 85.3°F |
| May 5 | 85.8°F | 86.0°F | 85.4°F |
| May 6 | 86.5°F | 85.4°F | 85.5°F |
| May 7 | 86.3°F | 85.0°F | 85.3°F |
| May 8 | 86.3°F | 85.0°F | 85.2°F |
| May 9 | 86.6°F | 85.2°F | 85.5°F |
| May 10 | 86.6°F | 85.2°F | 85.5°F |
| May 11 | 86.6°F | 85.2°F | 85.5°F |
| May 12 | 86.4°F | 85.0°F | 85.3°F |
| May 13 | 86.3°F | 86.1°F | 85.3°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.