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 15.06°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

59.1

°F

March 15, 19:51

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.1°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

18:42

Day Length:

11 h. 56 min.

Lagos in March

Minimum:

58.9°F

Average:

61.6°F

Maximum:

63.2°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 59.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.2°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 59.1°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
Mar 1	59.9°F	59.4°F	58.9°F
Mar 2	60.2°F	59.3°F	59.1°F
Mar 3	60.1°F	58.7°F	59.0°F
Mar 4	60.2°F	58.8°F	58.9°F
Mar 5	60.3°F	58.7°F	58.9°F
Mar 6	60.0°F	58.6°F	58.8°F
Mar 7	60.8°F	58.8°F	58.9°F
Mar 8	60.5°F	58.5°F	58.8°F
Mar 9	60.3°F	58.6°F	58.9°F
Mar 10	60.1°F	57.9°F	58.8°F
Mar 11	59.6°F	57.1°F	58.8°F
Mar 12	59.4°F	57.4°F	58.9°F
Mar 13	59.4°F	58.3°F	58.9°F
Mar 14	59.1°F	58.2°F	58.8°F
Mar 15	59.1°F	58.0°F	58.9°F
Mar 16	59.2°F	58.9°F	59.1°F
Mar 17	59.0°F	57.7°F	58.8°F
Mar 18	59.0°F	58.2°F	58.8°F
Mar 19	59.0°F	58.8°F	58.8°F
Mar 20	59.2°F	59.7°F	59.0°F
Mar 21	59.1°F	59.5°F	59.0°F
Mar 22	59.0°F	59.1°F	58.8°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 60.7°F in Winter, 60.5°F in Spring, 65.6°F in Summer, and 66.0°F in Autumn.