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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.
Sea temperature in Dakar now

83.3

°F

October 22, 03:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

83.2°F

Tomorrow:

83.2°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

11 h. 44 min.

Dakar in October

Minimum:

66.4°F

Average:

70.9°F

Maximum:

74.8°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 83.3°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 about the same as 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 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 85.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 80.8°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 82.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 82.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 83.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 8 84.5°F 86.3°F 83.9°F
Oct 9 83.9°F 85.7°F 83.9°F
Oct 10 84.0°F 85.7°F 84.0°F
Oct 11 84.1°F 85.8°F 83.8°F
Oct 12 84.1°F 85.4°F 83.7°F
Oct 13 84.9°F 84.8°F 84.0°F
Oct 14 84.9°F 84.5°F 83.7°F
Oct 15 84.3°F 84.7°F 83.4°F
Oct 16 84.6°F 84.6°F 83.3°F
Oct 17 84.8°F 84.9°F 83.5°F
Oct 18 83.9°F 84.2°F 83.2°F
Oct 19 84.0°F 84.0°F 83.1°F
Oct 20 84.5°F 84.2°F 83.3°F
Oct 21 83.2°F 84.2°F 83.0°F
Oct 22 83.3°F 84.5°F 83.2°F
Oct 23 83.2°F 84.1°F 83.0°F
Oct 24 83.0°F 83.9°F 82.8°F
Oct 25 82.9°F 83.9°F 82.7°F
Oct 26 83.0°F 84.2°F 82.9°F
Oct 27 83.0°F 84.7°F 82.9°F
Oct 28 82.7°F 85.2°F 82.6°F
Oct 29 82.2°F 85.2°F 82.0°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, 79.6°F in Summer, and 82.3°F in Autumn.