What is the current water temperature in Lagos?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lagos?

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 17.51°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.5

°F

December 22, 05:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.5°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

07:45

Sunset:

17:22

Day Length:

9 h. 37 min.

Lagos in December

Minimum:

58.6°F

Average:

60.8°F

Maximum:

62.8°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 63.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.7°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.5°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
Dec 8	65.1°F	61.7°F	62.7°F
Dec 9	64.7°F	61.8°F	62.5°F
Dec 10	63.8°F	62.5°F	62.5°F
Dec 11	63.6°F	63.2°F	62.5°F
Dec 12	63.5°F	63.3°F	62.5°F
Dec 13	63.3°F	63.5°F	62.4°F
Dec 14	63.1°F	62.8°F	62.2°F
Dec 15	63.0°F	62.6°F	62.1°F
Dec 16	63.9°F	62.3°F	62.3°F
Dec 17	63.4°F	61.9°F	62.0°F
Dec 18	63.2°F	61.8°F	61.8°F
Dec 19	63.4°F	62.1°F	62.0°F
Dec 20	64.0°F	62.1°F	62.0°F
Dec 21	63.5°F	62.2°F	61.8°F
Dec 22	63.5°F	62.1°F	61.8°F
Dec 23	63.5°F	62.5°F	61.8°F
Dec 24	63.6°F	62.5°F	61.9°F
Dec 25	63.6°F	62.7°F	62.0°F
Dec 26	63.5°F	62.8°F	61.9°F
Dec 27	63.5°F	62.8°F	61.8°F
Dec 28	63.4°F	62.7°F	61.7°F
Dec 29	63.5°F	62.7°F	61.8°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 an average year, Lagos offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Lagos was recorded on July 22, 2020, reaching a 75.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 18, 2018, dipping to 56.5°F. The average readings by season are 60.6°F in Winter, 60.5°F in Spring, 65.6°F in Summer, and 66.1°F in Autumn.