Water temperature in Dakar
68.1
°F
May 9, 19:35
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
67.2°FTomorrow:
68.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 45 min.Dakar in May
Minimum:
68.4°FAverage:
72.2°FMaximum:
75.0°FSea water temperature in Dakar today
As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 68.1°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 0.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 72.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 62.9°F on 2021.
Daily water temperature in Dakar
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 65.6°F | 69.0°F | 66.0°F |
| Apr 26 | 66.3°F | 68.8°F | 66.5°F |
| Apr 27 | 66.8°F | 70.0°F | 66.4°F |
| Apr 28 | 68.2°F | 69.2°F | 66.7°F |
| Apr 29 | 66.5°F | 68.6°F | 66.5°F |
| Apr 30 | 66.2°F | 68.9°F | 66.8°F |
| May 1 | 66.1°F | 69.2°F | 67.0°F |
| May 2 | 69.2°F | 68.9°F | 67.0°F |
| May 3 | 68.8°F | 68.8°F | 67.2°F |
| May 4 | 68.8°F | 67.2°F | 67.6°F |
| May 5 | 69.1°F | 67.3°F | 67.7°F |
| May 6 | 70.3°F | 69.4°F | 68.2°F |
| May 7 | 68.0°F | 70.7°F | 68.1°F |
| May 8 | 67.2°F | 69.1°F | 67.8°F |
| May 9 | 68.1°F | 68.9°F | 67.9°F |
| May 10 | 68.5°F | 69.4°F | 68.3°F |
| May 11 | 68.2°F | 69.2°F | 68.0°F |
| May 12 | 68.6°F | 69.6°F | 68.4°F |
| May 13 | 68.8°F | 69.8°F | 68.6°F |
| May 14 | 69.1°F | 70.0°F | 68.9°F |
| May 15 | 69.2°F | 71.1°F | 69.0°F |
| May 16 | 69.5°F | 71.4°F | 69.3°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.