What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 18.12°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.6

°F

March 9, 10:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.5°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

19:19

Day Length:

11 h. 57 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 64.6°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 0.3°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 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 68.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 62.1°F on 2021.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.5°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 23	68.5°F	64.0°F	65.6°F
Feb 24	67.8°F	65.7°F	65.7°F
Feb 25	65.6°F	64.8°F	65.5°F
Feb 26	65.4°F	63.9°F	65.1°F
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	65.0°F
Mar 10	64.5°F	63.6°F	64.8°F
Mar 11	64.6°F	63.7°F	64.9°F
Mar 12	64.4°F	62.6°F	64.7°F
Mar 13	65.1°F	62.2°F	65.5°F
Mar 14	64.5°F	60.7°F	64.9°F
Mar 15	64.4°F	61.2°F	64.7°F
Mar 16	64.5°F	62.6°F	64.8°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.