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 19.42°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

67.0

°F

January 9, 01:40

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

67.2°F

Tomorrow:

66.7°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

18:56

Day Length:

11 h. 18 min.

Dakar in January

Minimum:

67.3°F

Average:

71.7°F

Maximum:

74.5°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 67.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 4.6°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 75.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 67.2°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 66.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	67.9°F	74.3°F	71.7°F
Jan 2	68.9°F	71.7°F	71.9°F
Jan 3	69.8°F	71.4°F	72.0°F
Jan 4	69.7°F	72.3°F	72.3°F
Jan 5	69.5°F	70.7°F	72.1°F
Jan 6	67.8°F	70.4°F	71.8°F
Jan 7	68.0°F	69.6°F	71.6°F
Jan 8	67.2°F	69.0°F	71.7°F
Jan 9	67.0°F	69.9°F	71.5°F
Jan 10	66.7°F	69.1°F	71.3°F
Jan 11	66.2°F	68.9°F	70.8°F
Jan 12	65.9°F	69.4°F	70.5°F
Jan 13	65.3°F	69.8°F	69.8°F
Jan 14	65.3°F	69.3°F	69.9°F
Jan 15	65.6°F	69.5°F	70.2°F
Jan 16	65.5°F	69.6°F	70.1°F
Dec 26	66.7°F	74.8°F	72.2°F
Dec 27	66.5°F	76.0°F	72.1°F
Dec 28	66.6°F	74.6°F	72.0°F
Dec 29	67.7°F	74.3°F	72.0°F
Dec 30	67.8°F	74.1°F	71.8°F
Dec 31	68.1°F	73.0°F	71.9°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 70.3°F in Winter, 66.4°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.