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 18.37°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.

65.1

°F

May 21, 05:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.9°F

Tomorrow:

65.0°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

19:32

Day Length:

12 h. 51 min.

Dakar in May

Minimum:

68.4°F

Average:

72.1°F

Maximum:

75.0°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 65.1°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 4.8°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 67.1°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.8°F, while the maximum might reach 66.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 7	68.1°F	68.0°F	67.7°F
May 8	67.5°F	67.2°F	67.4°F
May 9	65.8°F	68.1°F	67.4°F
May 10	64.1°F	68.3°F	67.6°F
May 11	64.8°F	68.0°F	67.3°F
May 12	65.4°F	68.4°F	67.7°F
May 13	65.8°F	68.0°F	67.9°F
May 14	65.4°F	67.4°F	68.0°F
May 15	66.0°F	66.2°F	68.1°F
May 16	64.3°F	67.3°F	68.4°F
May 17	63.6°F	68.2°F	68.4°F
May 18	66.3°F	67.0°F	68.8°F
May 19	65.8°F	67.9°F	69.2°F
May 20	64.9°F	67.5°F	69.8°F
May 21	65.1°F	67.2°F	69.9°F
May 22	65.0°F	67.9°F	69.9°F
May 23	64.8°F	66.9°F	69.7°F
May 24	65.6°F	70.6°F	70.4°F
May 25	65.7°F	71.3°F	70.6°F
May 26	65.8°F	71.1°F	70.6°F
May 27	66.5°F	71.3°F	71.3°F
May 28	66.6°F	72.4°F	71.4°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, 66.3°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.