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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

65.5

°F

February 12, 06:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.5°F

Tomorrow:

65.4°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

19:13

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Dakar in February

Minimum:

67.0°F

Average:

71.9°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 65.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.0°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 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 73.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 60.9°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Dakar

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 29 65.6°F 64.9°F 67.6°F
Jan 30 65.7°F 64.4°F 67.4°F
Jan 31 66.7°F 64.1°F 67.7°F
Feb 1 65.6°F 63.7°F 67.5°F
Feb 2 66.0°F 63.3°F 67.4°F
Feb 3 65.5°F 63.4°F 67.3°F
Feb 4 65.7°F 62.4°F 67.4°F
Feb 5 65.9°F 61.1°F 67.3°F
Feb 6 65.7°F 62.5°F 67.1°F
Feb 7 66.0°F 62.8°F 67.2°F
Feb 8 66.3°F 62.6°F 66.8°F
Feb 9 65.5°F 64.8°F 67.5°F
Feb 10 66.0°F 64.3°F 67.4°F
Feb 11 65.5°F 62.8°F 67.5°F
Feb 12 65.5°F 64.1°F 67.5°F
Feb 13 65.4°F 64.2°F 67.4°F
Feb 14 65.2°F 64.3°F 67.2°F
Feb 15 64.7°F 64.0°F 66.7°F
Feb 16 64.5°F 63.7°F 66.5°F
Feb 17 64.2°F 63.7°F 66.3°F
Feb 18 63.9°F 63.9°F 65.9°F
Feb 19 64.0°F 62.3°F 66.0°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 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 70.2°F in Winter, 66.4°F in Spring, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.