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 16.16°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.

61.1

°F

February 5, 09:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.4°F

Tomorrow:

60.7°F

Sunrise:

07:37

Sunset:

19:10

Day Length:

11 h. 33 min.

Dakar in February

Minimum:

67.0°F

Average:

72.1°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 61.1°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 6.7°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 considerably 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 72.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 62.4°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.8°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 22	69.1°F	73.3°F	68.7°F
Jan 23	67.9°F	72.1°F	68.6°F
Jan 24	67.6°F	71.1°F	68.5°F
Jan 25	65.7°F	70.4°F	68.3°F
Jan 26	65.5°F	71.1°F	68.1°F
Jan 27	64.5°F	71.7°F	68.0°F
Jan 28	64.7°F	73.1°F	67.9°F
Jan 29	64.9°F	73.7°F	67.5°F
Jan 30	64.4°F	72.8°F	67.3°F
Jan 31	64.1°F	72.4°F	67.5°F
Feb 1	63.7°F	74.0°F	67.4°F
Feb 2	63.3°F	72.5°F	67.3°F
Feb 3	63.4°F	73.3°F	67.2°F
Feb 4	62.4°F	73.0°F	67.2°F
Feb 5	61.1°F	71.9°F	67.8°F
Feb 6	60.7°F	71.2°F	67.5°F
Feb 7	60.8°F	71.5°F	67.5°F
Feb 8	60.4°F	70.3°F	67.1°F
Feb 9	61.1°F	71.6°F	67.8°F
Feb 10	60.9°F	72.5°F	67.6°F
Feb 11	61.0°F	72.6°F	67.7°F
Feb 12	60.8°F	73.6°F	67.6°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 70.3°F in Winter, 66.6°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.