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 15.58°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.

60.0

°F

June 10, 23:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.0°F

Tomorrow:

60.1°F

Sunrise:

06:14

Sunset:

20:54

Day Length:

14 h. 40 min.

Lagos in June

Minimum:

59.7°F

Average:

61.5°F

Maximum:

63.3°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos today

As of now, in Lagos, the water temperature is 60.0°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 3.7°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 68.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.4°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.9°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
May 27	64.4°F	62.9°F	63.1°F
May 28	65.9°F	62.3°F	63.5°F
May 29	66.8°F	63.5°F	64.0°F
May 30	68.0°F	65.0°F	64.4°F
May 31	68.2°F	66.3°F	64.7°F
Jun 1	68.1°F	64.5°F	64.8°F
Jun 2	67.9°F	64.3°F	64.6°F
Jun 3	65.9°F	65.6°F	65.0°F
Jun 4	65.4°F	65.0°F	64.8°F
Jun 5	63.9°F	64.2°F	64.3°F
Jun 6	63.0°F	64.1°F	64.0°F
Jun 7	62.2°F	63.7°F	63.9°F
Jun 8	62.5°F	62.9°F	64.0°F
Jun 9	61.0°F	63.9°F	63.9°F
Jun 10	60.0°F	64.0°F	63.8°F
Jun 11	60.1°F	64.1°F	63.8°F
Jun 12	60.2°F	65.1°F	63.9°F
Jun 13	60.0°F	65.8°F	63.7°F
Jun 14	59.6°F	64.6°F	63.4°F
Jun 15	59.5°F	63.5°F	63.3°F
Jun 16	60.0°F	63.1°F	63.7°F
Jun 17	59.9°F	64.1°F	63.6°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, 60.6°F in Spring, 65.6°F in Summer, and 66.0°F in Autumn.