What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 26.4°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.

79.5

°F

June 26, 10:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.3°F

Tomorrow:

79.5°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

19:42

Day Length:

12 h. 59 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 79.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 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 81.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 75.6°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.8°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
Jun 12	76.2°F	73.9°F	74.6°F
Jun 13	77.6°F	74.8°F	75.3°F
Jun 14	77.1°F	75.6°F	75.7°F
Jun 15	77.1°F	77.4°F	76.4°F
Jun 16	75.5°F	75.4°F	76.1°F
Jun 17	77.1°F	75.8°F	76.5°F
Jun 18	79.3°F	76.1°F	76.4°F
Jun 19	76.9°F	76.6°F	76.5°F
Jun 20	77.2°F	78.7°F	77.3°F
Jun 21	75.6°F	78.2°F	77.0°F
Jun 22	76.5°F	77.9°F	77.2°F
Jun 23	77.9°F	78.6°F	78.2°F
Jun 24	79.0°F	78.3°F	77.9°F
Jun 25	78.3°F	77.8°F	78.1°F
Jun 26	79.5°F	79.0°F	78.2°F
Jun 27	79.5°F	79.2°F	78.2°F
Jun 28	79.7°F	78.8°F	78.4°F
Jun 29	79.7°F	78.5°F	78.4°F
Jun 30	79.7°F	78.2°F	78.4°F
Jul 1	79.9°F	77.8°F	78.6°F
Jul 2	79.9°F	77.8°F	78.6°F
Jul 3	80.6°F	79.3°F	79.3°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, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.