What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 26.5°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

79.7

°F

July 14, 06:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.9°F

Tomorrow:

79.6°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

19:43

Day Length:

12 h. 55 min.

Dakar in July

Minimum:

68.2°F

Average:

71.7°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 79.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.9°F on 2022.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 80.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.6°F, while the maximum might reach 80.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 30	80.3°F	78.2°F	78.6°F
Jul 1	78.5°F	77.8°F	78.5°F
Jul 2	77.3°F	77.8°F	78.5°F
Jul 3	77.3°F	79.3°F	79.1°F
Jul 4	78.4°F	79.3°F	79.3°F
Jul 5	79.0°F	82.1°F	79.6°F
Jul 6	81.0°F	78.8°F	79.5°F
Jul 7	79.6°F	79.4°F	79.6°F
Jul 8	80.0°F	79.5°F	80.0°F
Jul 9	81.2°F	78.9°F	80.4°F
Jul 10	81.2°F	79.9°F	80.3°F
Jul 11	80.8°F	80.4°F	80.1°F
Jul 12	80.9°F	81.8°F	80.4°F
Jul 13	79.9°F	81.6°F	80.7°F
Jul 14	79.7°F	80.6°F	80.4°F
Jul 15	79.6°F	80.7°F	80.3°F
Jul 16	79.7°F	81.5°F	80.4°F
Jul 17	79.6°F	79.4°F	80.4°F
Jul 18	80.6°F	80.9°F	81.3°F
Jul 19	80.7°F	81.0°F	81.4°F
Jul 20	80.5°F	81.3°F	81.3°F
Jul 21	80.3°F	82.0°F	81.1°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 Dakar by month

In Dakar, the months June through December offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 196 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 70.3°F in Winter, 66.5°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.