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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

63.4

°F

March 13, 20:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.5°F

Tomorrow:

62.8°F

Sunrise:

07:19

Sunset:

19:20

Day Length:

12 h. 1 min.

Dakar in March

Minimum:

68.4°F

Average:

72.0°F

Maximum:

74.9°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 63.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 62.2°F on 2025.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 27 65.0°F 63.4°F 65.0°F
Feb 28 62.6°F 63.8°F 64.8°F
Mar 1 62.2°F 65.2°F 64.4°F
Mar 2 62.1°F 65.1°F 64.3°F
Mar 3 62.8°F 65.2°F 64.8°F
Mar 4 61.5°F 66.1°F 64.7°F
Mar 5 61.6°F 65.2°F 64.4°F
Mar 6 63.2°F 62.7°F 64.6°F
Mar 7 64.5°F 62.7°F 64.9°F
Mar 8 64.6°F 61.6°F 64.8°F
Mar 9 64.6°F 63.5°F 64.9°F
Mar 10 62.8°F 63.6°F 64.6°F
Mar 11 62.2°F 63.7°F 64.7°F
Mar 12 64.5°F 62.6°F 64.7°F
Mar 13 63.4°F 62.2°F 65.5°F
Mar 14 62.8°F 60.7°F 64.9°F
Mar 15 62.7°F 61.2°F 64.7°F
Mar 16 62.7°F 62.6°F 64.8°F
Mar 17 63.3°F 62.5°F 65.4°F
Mar 18 63.5°F 62.8°F 65.6°F
Mar 19 63.3°F 64.7°F 65.3°F
Mar 20 63.4°F 63.8°F 65.4°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 192 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, 66.4°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.