What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 27.48°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.

81.5

°F

August 8, 19:18

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.0°F

Tomorrow:

81.0°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

19:36

Day Length:

12 h. 42 min.

Dakar in August

Minimum:

67.7°F

Average:

71.6°F

Maximum:

75.1°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 81.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°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

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 84.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 80.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.1°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
Jul 25	81.1°F	82.7°F	81.2°F
Jul 26	81.5°F	82.4°F	81.6°F
Jul 27	81.2°F	82.3°F	81.8°F
Jul 28	82.0°F	82.3°F	81.8°F
Jul 29	83.3°F	83.1°F	81.9°F
Jul 30	82.7°F	81.8°F	81.9°F
Jul 31	81.9°F	82.0°F	82.0°F
Aug 1	82.1°F	82.3°F	82.2°F
Aug 2	81.5°F	81.7°F	81.9°F
Aug 3	82.0°F	80.0°F	81.9°F
Aug 4	82.6°F	80.4°F	82.0°F
Aug 5	83.6°F	80.9°F	82.3°F
Aug 6	83.2°F	80.9°F	82.1°F
Aug 7	83.0°F	82.5°F	81.9°F
Aug 8	81.5°F	83.5°F	82.7°F
Aug 9	81.0°F	82.9°F	82.2°F
Aug 10	81.1°F	83.0°F	82.3°F
Aug 11	81.2°F	83.0°F	82.4°F
Aug 12	80.9°F	82.7°F	82.1°F
Aug 13	81.2°F	83.0°F	82.4°F
Aug 14	81.3°F	83.1°F	82.5°F
Aug 15	81.2°F	83.1°F	82.5°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.

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, 79.6°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.