What is the current water temperature in Dakar?

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 27.95°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

82.3

°F

July 5, 04:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.8°F

Tomorrow:

82.1°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

19:43

Day Length:

12 h. 58 min.

Dakar in July

Minimum:

68.0°F

Average:

71.6°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 82.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 77.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.5°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
Jun 21	78.0°F	75.6°F	77.2°F
Jun 22	76.9°F	76.5°F	77.1°F
Jun 23	79.0°F	77.9°F	78.2°F
Jun 24	79.8°F	79.0°F	78.0°F
Jun 25	79.1°F	78.3°F	78.2°F
Jun 26	79.3°F	79.5°F	78.4°F
Jun 27	81.1°F	77.2°F	78.3°F
Jun 28	79.2°F	78.9°F	78.4°F
Jun 29	78.3°F	78.5°F	78.4°F
Jun 30	77.6°F	80.3°F	78.4°F
Jul 1	78.7°F	78.5°F	78.5°F
Jul 2	77.6°F	77.3°F	78.2°F
Jul 3	79.8°F	77.3°F	79.1°F
Jul 4	81.8°F	78.4°F	79.2°F
Jul 5	82.3°F	79.0°F	79.7°F
Jul 6	82.1°F	81.0°F	79.5°F
Jul 7	82.2°F	79.6°F	79.6°F
Jul 8	82.3°F	80.0°F	79.8°F
Jul 9	82.8°F	81.2°F	80.2°F
Jul 10	82.7°F	81.2°F	80.1°F
Jul 11	82.6°F	80.8°F	80.0°F
Jul 12	82.8°F	80.9°F	80.2°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, 79.5°F in Summer, and 82.2°F in Autumn.