What is the current water temperature in Lekki?

As of now, in Lekki, the water temperature is 25.26°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

77.5

°F

August 8, 20:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.6°F

Tomorrow:

77.6°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

19:00

Day Length:

12 h. 22 min.

Lekki in August

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

81.8°F

Maximum:

85.2°F

Sea water temperature in Lekki today

As of now, in Lekki, the water temperature is 77.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°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 considerably 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 80.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 77.9°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 77.4°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
Jul 25	80.0°F	80.6°F	80.1°F
Jul 26	79.6°F	80.1°F	79.9°F
Jul 27	79.5°F	80.2°F	79.8°F
Jul 28	79.4°F	80.2°F	79.6°F
Jul 29	79.3°F	80.1°F	79.6°F
Jul 30	78.4°F	79.9°F	79.3°F
Jul 31	78.2°F	79.8°F	79.2°F
Aug 1	78.0°F	79.6°F	79.1°F
Aug 2	78.0°F	79.4°F	79.0°F
Aug 3	77.9°F	79.2°F	78.9°F
Aug 4	78.0°F	79.9°F	79.0°F
Aug 5	78.0°F	80.6°F	79.0°F
Aug 6	77.7°F	80.6°F	79.0°F
Aug 7	77.6°F	80.4°F	79.0°F
Aug 8	77.5°F	79.9°F	78.9°F
Aug 9	77.6°F	79.7°F	79.0°F
Aug 10	77.4°F	79.6°F	78.9°F
Aug 11	77.4°F	79.6°F	78.9°F
Aug 12	77.4°F	79.6°F	78.9°F
Aug 13	77.3°F	79.5°F	78.8°F
Aug 14	77.4°F	79.5°F	78.8°F
Aug 15	77.5°F	79.7°F	79.0°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 February 2, 2016, dipping to 77.5°F. The average readings by season are 83.1°F in Winter, 84.7°F in Spring, 80.9°F in Summer, and 82.4°F in Autumn.