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 28.73°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.

83.7

°F

November 14, 07:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.9°F

Tomorrow:

83.6°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

11 h. 28 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 83.7°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 3.7°F higher 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 75.3°F on 2019.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.4°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
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	82.4°F
Nov 8	85.9°F	81.3°F	82.3°F
Nov 9	85.6°F	81.2°F	82.1°F
Nov 10	85.2°F	80.6°F	81.5°F
Nov 11	85.2°F	80.5°F	81.4°F
Nov 12	84.5°F	80.2°F	81.1°F
Nov 13	83.9°F	79.3°F	80.2°F
Nov 14	83.7°F	79.1°F	80.0°F
Nov 15	83.6°F	80.4°F	79.9°F
Nov 16	83.7°F	80.0°F	80.0°F
Nov 17	83.5°F	79.1°F	79.8°F
Nov 18	83.7°F	79.0°F	80.0°F
Nov 19	83.2°F	80.1°F	79.5°F
Nov 20	83.2°F	80.9°F	79.4°F
Nov 21	82.9°F	81.2°F	79.2°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 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.