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 18.78°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.

65.8

°F

November 21, 13:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.5°F

Tomorrow:

65.8°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

10 h. 1 min.

Lagos in November

Minimum:

59.2°F

Average:

61.0°F

Maximum:

63.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 65.8°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 2.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.2°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Lagos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	66.4°F	64.0°F	65.1°F
Nov 8	66.2°F	63.5°F	64.7°F
Nov 9	65.9°F	63.6°F	64.4°F
Nov 10	65.8°F	62.8°F	64.3°F
Nov 11	65.8°F	63.1°F	64.3°F
Nov 12	65.6°F	62.4°F	64.1°F
Nov 13	65.3°F	62.7°F	63.9°F
Nov 14	65.4°F	63.2°F	64.0°F
Nov 15	65.8°F	62.9°F	64.1°F
Nov 16	65.6°F	62.7°F	64.1°F
Nov 17	65.0°F	63.6°F	63.9°F
Nov 18	64.6°F	63.4°F	63.8°F
Nov 19	65.1°F	63.7°F	63.9°F
Nov 20	65.5°F	63.2°F	64.0°F
Nov 21	65.8°F	62.6°F	63.8°F
Nov 22	65.8°F	63.4°F	63.8°F
Nov 23	65.5°F	62.9°F	63.5°F
Nov 24	65.5°F	62.2°F	63.5°F
Nov 25	65.5°F	62.8°F	63.5°F
Nov 26	65.2°F	62.5°F	63.2°F
Nov 27	65.1°F	62.3°F	63.1°F
Nov 28	64.8°F	62.0°F	62.8°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 60.5°F in Winter, 60.5°F in Spring, 65.6°F in Summer, and 66.1°F in Autumn.