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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

80.6

°F

September 11, 05:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.6°F

Tomorrow:

80.6°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

12 h. 11 min.

Lekki in September

Minimum:

80.3°F

Average:

82.7°F

Maximum:

86.1°F

Sea water temperature in Lekki today

As of now, in Lekki, the water temperature is 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 79.2°F on 2016.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 80.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.6°F, while the maximum might reach 81.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Lekki

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 28 80.3°F 78.6°F 79.4°F
Aug 29 80.1°F 77.9°F 79.3°F
Aug 30 80.7°F 78.4°F 79.6°F
Aug 31 79.9°F 78.6°F 79.5°F
Sep 1 80.3°F 79.4°F 79.6°F
Sep 2 80.1°F 79.5°F 79.6°F
Sep 3 80.2°F 79.3°F 79.6°F
Sep 4 81.3°F 78.9°F 79.7°F
Sep 5 81.3°F 80.3°F 79.9°F
Sep 6 80.9°F 79.8°F 79.8°F
Sep 7 80.9°F 80.4°F 79.8°F
Sep 8 80.3°F 80.0°F 79.9°F
Sep 9 80.6°F 79.3°F 79.9°F
Sep 10 80.6°F 78.7°F 79.9°F
Sep 11 80.6°F 79.8°F 79.8°F
Sep 12 80.6°F 79.8°F 79.9°F
Sep 13 80.9°F 79.9°F 80.1°F
Sep 14 80.9°F 80.0°F 80.2°F
Sep 15 81.0°F 79.9°F 80.3°F
Sep 16 80.9°F 79.8°F 80.2°F
Sep 17 81.1°F 79.9°F 80.3°F
Sep 18 81.3°F 80.2°F 80.5°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 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, 81.1°F in Summer, and 82.4°F in Autumn.