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 19.78°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.

67.6

°F

January 1, 01:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

68.1°F

Tomorrow:

67.6°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

18:52

Day Length:

11 h. 17 min.

Dakar in January

Minimum:

67.3°F

Average:

72.1°F

Maximum:

74.5°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 67.6°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 4.5°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 67.3°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 67.6°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
Jan 1	67.6°F	74.3°F	72.1°F
Jan 2	67.6°F	71.7°F	72.1°F
Jan 3	67.6°F	71.4°F	72.1°F
Jan 4	68.0°F	72.3°F	72.5°F
Jan 5	67.7°F	70.7°F	72.2°F
Jan 6	67.6°F	70.4°F	72.0°F
Jan 7	67.2°F	69.6°F	71.7°F
Jan 8	67.2°F	69.0°F	71.6°F
Dec 18	67.7°F	76.5°F	73.5°F
Dec 19	67.7°F	75.1°F	73.8°F
Dec 20	66.9°F	74.5°F	72.9°F
Dec 21	66.1°F	73.8°F	72.6°F
Dec 22	67.0°F	74.8°F	72.6°F
Dec 23	67.4°F	75.8°F	72.4°F
Dec 24	67.9°F	74.7°F	72.2°F
Dec 25	67.9°F	74.2°F	72.1°F
Dec 26	66.7°F	74.8°F	72.5°F
Dec 27	66.5°F	76.0°F	72.3°F
Dec 28	66.6°F	74.6°F	72.2°F
Dec 29	67.7°F	74.3°F	72.2°F
Dec 30	67.8°F	74.1°F	72.0°F
Dec 31	68.1°F	73.0°F	72.5°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 195 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, 66.5°F in Spring, 79.6°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.