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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

84.2

°F

September 15, 07:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

84.2°F

Tomorrow:

84.1°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

19:12

Day Length:

12 h. 14 min.

Dakar in September

Minimum:

67.2°F

Average:

71.2°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 84.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.8°F higher 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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.6°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 84.1°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
Sep 1 83.5°F 83.4°F 83.1°F
Sep 2 83.9°F 83.5°F 83.0°F
Sep 3 83.6°F 83.6°F 83.1°F
Sep 4 84.1°F 83.8°F 83.1°F
Sep 5 83.0°F 83.6°F 83.0°F
Sep 6 83.2°F 83.6°F 83.1°F
Sep 7 83.0°F 82.8°F 82.9°F
Sep 8 83.0°F 82.8°F 83.0°F
Sep 9 83.3°F 82.1°F 83.1°F
Sep 10 84.4°F 82.3°F 83.0°F
Sep 11 83.8°F 83.4°F 83.1°F
Sep 12 83.6°F 83.3°F 83.4°F
Sep 13 84.4°F 83.2°F 83.8°F
Sep 14 84.2°F 83.0°F 83.3°F
Sep 15 84.2°F 83.3°F 83.3°F
Sep 16 84.1°F 83.0°F 83.2°F
Sep 17 83.9°F 83.0°F 83.1°F
Sep 18 84.2°F 83.1°F 83.3°F
Sep 19 84.2°F 82.4°F 83.4°F
Sep 20 84.1°F 81.9°F 83.2°F
Sep 21 84.3°F 80.9°F 83.4°F
Sep 22 84.1°F 81.2°F 83.3°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 82.1°F in Autumn.