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 20.27°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

68.5

°F

February 23, 10:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

66.2°F

Tomorrow:

68.6°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

19:16

Day Length:

11 h. 46 min.

Dakar in February

Minimum:

67.0°F

Average:

71.9°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 68.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 3.1°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 rise a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 70.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 62.6°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 67.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 68.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 9	65.5°F	64.8°F	67.5°F
Feb 10	66.0°F	64.3°F	67.4°F
Feb 11	65.5°F	62.8°F	67.3°F
Feb 12	65.5°F	64.1°F	67.4°F
Feb 13	66.1°F	64.2°F	67.3°F
Feb 14	66.1°F	64.3°F	67.2°F
Feb 15	65.8°F	64.0°F	66.6°F
Feb 16	64.7°F	63.7°F	66.4°F
Feb 17	65.1°F	63.7°F	66.2°F
Feb 18	65.5°F	63.9°F	65.9°F
Feb 19	66.2°F	62.3°F	66.0°F
Feb 20	64.9°F	63.1°F	66.0°F
Feb 21	66.0°F	64.0°F	66.0°F
Feb 22	66.2°F	64.1°F	65.9°F
Feb 23	68.5°F	64.0°F	65.4°F
Feb 24	68.6°F	65.7°F	65.5°F
Feb 25	68.6°F	64.8°F	65.5°F
Feb 26	68.2°F	63.9°F	65.1°F
Feb 27	68.1°F	63.4°F	65.0°F
Feb 28	68.2°F	63.8°F	65.0°F
Mar 1	65.3°F	65.2°F	64.6°F
Mar 2	65.3°F	65.1°F	64.5°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 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.