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Water temperature in Lekki

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lekki. 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.
Sea temperature in Lekki now

78.7

°F

August 21, 01:04

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.6°F

Tomorrow:

78.8°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

18:56

Day Length:

12 h. 18 min.

Lekki in August

Minimum:

79.9°F

Average:

82.5°F

Maximum:

85.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lekki today

As of now, in Lekki, 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 0.6°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.2°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. 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 Lekki

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 7 79.3°F 77.6°F 79.1°F
Aug 8 79.1°F 77.5°F 78.9°F
Aug 9 77.9°F 77.6°F 79.0°F
Aug 10 78.0°F 77.4°F 78.9°F
Aug 11 78.9°F 77.5°F 79.0°F
Aug 12 79.0°F 78.0°F 78.9°F
Aug 13 79.2°F 78.2°F 78.9°F
Aug 14 79.2°F 78.6°F 78.9°F
Aug 15 79.1°F 78.7°F 79.1°F
Aug 16 78.3°F 78.6°F 79.1°F
Aug 17 79.2°F 78.6°F 79.1°F
Aug 18 79.0°F 78.7°F 79.0°F
Aug 19 79.1°F 78.9°F 79.1°F
Aug 20 78.6°F 79.2°F 79.3°F
Aug 21 78.7°F 78.9°F 79.3°F
Aug 22 78.8°F 78.9°F 79.4°F
Aug 23 78.8°F 79.4°F 79.4°F
Aug 24 78.7°F 79.2°F 79.3°F
Aug 25 78.6°F 78.9°F 79.3°F
Aug 26 78.5°F 78.7°F 79.1°F
Aug 27 78.6°F 78.5°F 79.3°F
Aug 28 78.7°F 78.6°F 79.3°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.

Sea water temperature in Lekki by month

In Lekki, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Lekki was recorded on March 27, 2024, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2025, dipping to 77.5°F. The average readings by season are 83.4°F in Winter, 84.8°F in Spring, 81.0°F in Summer, and 82.4°F in Autumn.