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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

75.2

°F

June 17, 13:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.6°F

Tomorrow:

75.1°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

19:40

Day Length:

12 h. 59 min.

Dakar in June

Minimum:

67.8°F

Average:

71.8°F

Maximum:

75.9°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 75.2°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 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 78.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 73.1°F on 2019.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 76.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 75.1°F, while the maximum might reach 76.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 3 73.1°F 75.6°F 72.7°F
Jun 4 74.8°F 75.4°F 72.7°F
Jun 5 73.7°F 76.4°F 72.4°F
Jun 6 74.4°F 74.6°F 72.6°F
Jun 7 77.0°F 76.1°F 73.6°F
Jun 8 75.0°F 76.1°F 73.0°F
Jun 9 76.1°F 77.4°F 73.6°F
Jun 10 76.1°F 75.8°F 73.9°F
Jun 11 76.0°F 74.9°F 74.2°F
Jun 12 77.2°F 76.2°F 74.7°F
Jun 13 75.4°F 77.6°F 75.2°F
Jun 14 75.8°F 77.1°F 75.6°F
Jun 15 75.2°F 77.1°F 76.2°F
Jun 16 75.6°F 75.5°F 75.9°F
Jun 17 75.2°F 77.1°F 76.4°F
Jun 18 75.1°F 79.3°F 76.3°F
Jun 19 75.3°F 76.9°F 76.5°F
Jun 20 76.1°F 77.2°F 77.4°F
Jun 21 75.8°F 75.6°F 77.1°F
Jun 22 75.9°F 76.5°F 77.2°F
Jun 23 76.9°F 77.9°F 78.1°F
Jun 24 76.6°F 79.0°F 77.8°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 194 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, 66.3°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.