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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

68.8

°F

December 16, 13:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

69.5°F

Tomorrow:

68.8°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

18:43

Day Length:

11 h. 16 min.

Dakar in December

Minimum:

66.8°F

Average:

70.2°F

Maximum:

74.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 68.8°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 5.7°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 71.5°F on 2019.

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 68.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 67.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 68.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 2 78.0°F 80.0°F 77.0°F
Dec 3 77.8°F 79.2°F 77.0°F
Dec 4 77.6°F 79.0°F 76.9°F
Dec 5 77.1°F 78.8°F 76.9°F
Dec 6 76.6°F 78.6°F 76.4°F
Dec 7 76.4°F 76.9°F 76.0°F
Dec 8 76.1°F 76.5°F 76.2°F
Dec 9 76.4°F 76.7°F 76.2°F
Dec 10 76.6°F 76.4°F 75.9°F
Dec 11 75.2°F 76.3°F 75.6°F
Dec 12 75.9°F 75.6°F 75.1°F
Dec 13 75.9°F 75.9°F 75.1°F
Dec 14 72.2°F 74.9°F 74.6°F
Dec 15 69.5°F 76.9°F 74.4°F
Dec 16 68.8°F 76.5°F 74.5°F
Dec 17 68.8°F 76.6°F 74.6°F
Dec 18 68.4°F 76.5°F 74.1°F
Dec 19 68.6°F 75.1°F 74.4°F
Dec 20 67.8°F 74.5°F 73.5°F
Dec 21 67.5°F 73.8°F 73.2°F
Dec 22 67.4°F 74.8°F 73.1°F
Dec 23 67.2°F 75.8°F 73.0°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 196 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, 66.5°F in Spring, 79.6°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.