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 18.58°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.

65.4

°F

January 30, 03:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.6°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

07:39

Sunset:

19:08

Day Length:

11 h. 29 min.

Dakar in February

Minimum:

67.0°F

Average:

71.9°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 65.4°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 2.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 63.3°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 65.4°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 16	65.4°F	69.6°F	69.7°F
Jan 17	66.4°F	70.0°F	69.7°F
Jan 18	65.6°F	69.7°F	69.7°F
Jan 19	65.8°F	69.5°F	69.5°F
Jan 20	65.1°F	69.0°F	69.2°F
Jan 21	65.2°F	68.4°F	69.0°F
Jan 22	65.4°F	69.1°F	68.7°F
Jan 23	64.1°F	67.9°F	68.5°F
Jan 24	64.7°F	67.6°F	68.4°F
Jan 25	65.1°F	65.7°F	68.3°F
Jan 26	66.0°F	65.5°F	68.3°F
Jan 27	65.6°F	64.5°F	68.2°F
Jan 28	65.6°F	64.7°F	68.0°F
Jan 29	65.6°F	64.9°F	67.8°F
Jan 30	65.4°F	64.4°F	67.6°F
Jan 31	65.6°F	64.1°F	67.8°F
Feb 1	65.5°F	63.7°F	67.7°F
Feb 2	65.4°F	63.3°F	67.6°F
Feb 3	65.3°F	63.4°F	67.5°F
Feb 4	65.4°F	62.4°F	67.6°F
Feb 5	65.3°F	61.1°F	67.5°F
Feb 6	65.1°F	62.5°F	67.2°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, 66.4°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.