What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 27.35°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

81.2

°F

November 21, 13:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.9°F

Tomorrow:

81.0°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

18:37

Day Length:

11 h. 23 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 81.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.1°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 fall a bit.

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 81.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 71.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	81.6°F	84.7°F	82.0°F
Nov 8	81.3°F	84.1°F	81.9°F
Nov 9	81.1°F	83.9°F	81.6°F
Nov 10	80.5°F	82.3°F	81.1°F
Nov 11	80.5°F	81.7°F	81.1°F
Nov 12	80.3°F	81.6°F	80.8°F
Nov 13	79.7°F	81.6°F	80.3°F
Nov 14	79.6°F	80.5°F	80.1°F
Nov 15	80.4°F	80.2°F	80.0°F
Nov 16	80.0°F	80.7°F	80.0°F
Nov 17	79.1°F	80.5°F	79.8°F
Nov 18	79.0°F	81.0°F	80.0°F
Nov 19	80.1°F	80.6°F	79.6°F
Nov 20	80.9°F	80.4°F	79.5°F
Nov 21	81.2°F	80.5°F	79.1°F
Nov 22	81.0°F	80.9°F	78.9°F
Nov 23	80.8°F	82.4°F	78.7°F
Nov 24	80.7°F	81.2°F	78.6°F
Nov 25	80.4°F	81.0°F	78.3°F
Nov 26	80.2°F	80.4°F	78.1°F
Nov 27	79.8°F	79.7°F	77.7°F
Nov 28	79.2°F	80.6°F	77.1°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 193 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 70.1°F in Winter, 66.6°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.