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 15.1°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.

59.2

°F

July 25, 04:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

20:48

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Lagos in August

Minimum:

59.7°F

Average:

61.4°F

Maximum:

63.3°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 59.2°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 7.5°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 fall a bit.

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 73.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Lagos

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 11	69.4°F	63.8°F	65.6°F
Jul 12	68.1°F	63.4°F	65.7°F
Jul 13	65.9°F	64.0°F	65.7°F
Jul 14	64.8°F	62.6°F	66.0°F
Jul 15	65.2°F	60.6°F	65.9°F
Jul 16	64.2°F	60.9°F	66.1°F
Jul 17	65.0°F	62.0°F	66.5°F
Jul 18	65.2°F	60.6°F	66.1°F
Jul 19	64.3°F	62.5°F	66.3°F
Jul 20	63.8°F	62.7°F	66.3°F
Jul 21	61.9°F	63.9°F	66.5°F
Jul 22	61.8°F	63.0°F	66.5°F
Jul 23	61.4°F	64.2°F	66.3°F
Jul 24	59.6°F	65.2°F	67.0°F
Jul 25	59.2°F	64.9°F	66.6°F
Jul 26	58.9°F	63.2°F	66.3°F
Jul 27	58.8°F	61.7°F	66.3°F
Jul 28	58.7°F	63.5°F	66.2°F
Jul 29	58.7°F	64.0°F	66.1°F
Jul 30	58.5°F	65.1°F	65.9°F
Jul 31	58.6°F	68.3°F	66.1°F
Aug 1	58.6°F	68.4°F	66.1°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, 65.7°F in Summer, and 66.0°F in Autumn.