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Water temperature in Dakar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dakar. 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.
Sea temperature in Dakar now

76.5

°F

June 10, 03:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

76.1°F

Tomorrow:

76.8°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

12 h. 59 min.

Dakar in June

Minimum:

67.8°F

Average:

71.8°F

Maximum:

75.9°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 76.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.8°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 69.6°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 76.8°F, while the maximum might reach 79.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 27 71.0°F 71.3°F 71.3°F
May 28 69.9°F 72.4°F 71.3°F
May 29 73.1°F 74.1°F 72.2°F
May 30 71.4°F 73.5°F 71.9°F
May 31 73.0°F 72.9°F 72.3°F
Jun 1 72.5°F 73.6°F 72.6°F
Jun 2 72.2°F 75.1°F 72.3°F
Jun 3 73.1°F 75.6°F 72.7°F
Jun 4 74.8°F 75.4°F 72.7°F
Jun 5 73.7°F 76.4°F 72.4°F
Jun 6 74.4°F 74.6°F 72.6°F
Jun 7 77.0°F 76.1°F 73.6°F
Jun 8 75.0°F 76.1°F 73.0°F
Jun 9 76.1°F 77.4°F 73.3°F
Jun 10 76.5°F 75.8°F 73.7°F
Jun 11 76.8°F 74.9°F 74.0°F
Jun 12 77.3°F 76.2°F 74.4°F
Jun 13 78.0°F 77.6°F 75.2°F
Jun 14 78.4°F 77.1°F 75.6°F
Jun 15 79.1°F 77.1°F 76.3°F
Jun 16 78.7°F 75.5°F 75.9°F
Jun 17 79.2°F 77.1°F 76.4°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 Dakar by month

In Dakar, the months June through December offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 193 swimming days.
The warmest water in Dakar was recorded on September 25, 2023, reaching a 86.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 25, 2020, dipping to 59.3°F. The average readings by season are 70.2°F in Winter, 66.3°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.