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 30.3°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

86.5

°F

November 7, 07:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

86.3°F

Tomorrow:

86.4°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

18:39

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Dakar in November

Minimum:

66.6°F

Average:

70.5°F

Maximum:

74.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 86.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 4.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 85.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 84.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 86.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 24	83.9°F	84.3°F	82.8°F
Oct 25	83.9°F	83.7°F	82.7°F
Oct 26	84.2°F	84.6°F	82.8°F
Oct 27	84.7°F	84.5°F	82.7°F
Oct 28	85.2°F	84.0°F	82.3°F
Oct 29	85.2°F	83.3°F	81.8°F
Oct 30	85.9°F	80.6°F	81.9°F
Oct 31	85.8°F	80.9°F	81.6°F
Nov 1	85.3°F	80.4°F	81.4°F
Nov 2	85.3°F	80.6°F	81.4°F
Nov 3	85.4°F	80.9°F	81.7°F
Nov 4	85.6°F	81.6°F	81.8°F
Nov 5	85.3°F	81.6°F	82.2°F
Nov 6	86.3°F	81.1°F	82.3°F
Nov 7	86.5°F	81.6°F	82.0°F
Nov 8	86.4°F	81.3°F	81.9°F
Nov 9	86.2°F	81.1°F	81.7°F
Nov 10	85.6°F	80.5°F	81.1°F
Nov 11	85.5°F	80.4°F	81.0°F
Nov 12	85.3°F	80.2°F	80.7°F
Nov 13	84.7°F	79.6°F	80.2°F
Nov 14	84.5°F	79.4°F	80.0°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, 79.6°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.