What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 25.33°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.

77.6

°F

July 1, 01:51

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

77.6°F

Tomorrow:

77.4°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

19:43

Day Length:

12 h. 59 min.

Dakar in July

Minimum:

68.0°F

Average:

71.6°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 77.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 76.3°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 77.4°F, while the maximum might reach 78.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 17	75.2°F	77.1°F	76.3°F
Jun 18	75.9°F	79.3°F	76.2°F
Jun 19	76.6°F	76.9°F	76.5°F
Jun 20	76.2°F	77.2°F	77.3°F
Jun 21	78.0°F	75.6°F	77.2°F
Jun 22	76.9°F	76.5°F	77.1°F
Jun 23	79.0°F	77.9°F	78.2°F
Jun 24	79.8°F	79.0°F	78.0°F
Jun 25	79.1°F	78.3°F	78.2°F
Jun 26	79.3°F	79.5°F	78.4°F
Jun 27	81.1°F	77.2°F	78.3°F
Jun 28	79.2°F	78.9°F	78.4°F
Jun 29	78.3°F	78.5°F	78.4°F
Jun 30	77.6°F	80.3°F	78.5°F
Jul 1	77.6°F	78.5°F	78.5°F
Jul 2	77.4°F	77.3°F	78.3°F
Jul 3	78.1°F	77.3°F	79.0°F
Jul 4	78.3°F	78.4°F	79.2°F
Jul 5	78.9°F	79.0°F	79.7°F
Jul 6	78.6°F	81.0°F	79.5°F
Jul 7	78.8°F	79.6°F	79.6°F
Jul 8	78.9°F	80.0°F	79.8°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 70.2°F in Winter, 66.3°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.