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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

73.6

°F

December 22, 05:49

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

73.8°F

Tomorrow:

73.3°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

11 h. 16 min.

Dakar in December

Minimum:

66.8°F

Average:

70.1°F

Maximum:

74.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 73.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°F 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 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 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 75.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 70.6°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.3°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
Dec 8 76.5°F 76.5°F 76.1°F
Dec 9 76.7°F 76.8°F 76.1°F
Dec 10 76.4°F 76.3°F 75.8°F
Dec 11 76.3°F 77.3°F 75.7°F
Dec 12 75.6°F 74.9°F 75.1°F
Dec 13 75.9°F 75.6°F 75.0°F
Dec 14 74.9°F 74.7°F 74.8°F
Dec 15 76.9°F 75.1°F 74.8°F
Dec 16 76.5°F 76.0°F 74.4°F
Dec 17 76.6°F 76.7°F 74.4°F
Dec 18 76.5°F 76.9°F 73.9°F
Dec 19 75.1°F 76.7°F 74.1°F
Dec 20 74.5°F 76.0°F 73.3°F
Dec 21 73.8°F 74.5°F 72.9°F
Dec 22 73.6°F 74.7°F 72.7°F
Dec 23 73.3°F 73.9°F 72.4°F
Dec 24 73.2°F 73.5°F 72.3°F
Dec 25 73.1°F 73.7°F 72.2°F
Dec 26 73.6°F 73.7°F 72.7°F
Dec 27 73.4°F 74.0°F 72.5°F
Dec 28 73.4°F 74.2°F 72.5°F
Dec 29 73.2°F 74.0°F 72.3°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 70.2°F in Winter, 66.6°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.0°F in Autumn.