Water temperature in Dakar
67.7
°F
December 18, 16:31
Trend:
stableYesterday:
68.5°FTomorrow:
68.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 16 min.Dakar in December
Minimum:
66.8°FAverage:
70.2°FMaximum:
74.4°FSea water temperature in Dakar today
As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 67.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 6.4°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 rise 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 77.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 69.3°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Dakar
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 | 77.6°F | 79.0°F | 76.9°F |
| Dec 5 | 77.1°F | 78.8°F | 76.9°F |
| Dec 6 | 76.6°F | 78.6°F | 76.4°F |
| Dec 7 | 76.4°F | 76.9°F | 76.0°F |
| Dec 8 | 76.1°F | 76.5°F | 76.2°F |
| Dec 9 | 76.4°F | 76.7°F | 76.2°F |
| Dec 10 | 76.6°F | 76.4°F | 75.9°F |
| Dec 11 | 75.2°F | 76.3°F | 75.6°F |
| Dec 12 | 75.9°F | 75.6°F | 75.1°F |
| Dec 13 | 75.9°F | 75.9°F | 75.1°F |
| Dec 14 | 72.2°F | 74.9°F | 74.6°F |
| Dec 15 | 69.5°F | 76.9°F | 74.4°F |
| Dec 16 | 68.8°F | 76.5°F | 74.0°F |
| Dec 17 | 68.5°F | 76.6°F | 74.0°F |
| Dec 18 | 67.7°F | 76.5°F | 74.1°F |
| Dec 19 | 68.0°F | 75.1°F | 74.4°F |
| Dec 20 | 67.2°F | 74.5°F | 73.5°F |
| Dec 21 | 66.8°F | 73.8°F | 73.2°F |
| Dec 22 | 66.8°F | 74.8°F | 73.1°F |
| Dec 23 | 66.6°F | 75.8°F | 73.0°F |
| Dec 24 | 66.3°F | 74.7°F | 72.7°F |
| Dec 25 | 66.1°F | 74.2°F | 72.5°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.