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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

81.1

°F

November 4, 19:34

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.0°F

Tomorrow:

81.4°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

18:40

Day Length:

11 h. 34 min.

Dakar in November

Minimum:

64.3°F

Average:

70.2°F

Maximum:

74.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dakar today

As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 81.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower 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 rise a bit.

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 85.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 76.8°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.1°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
Oct 21 83.2°F 84.2°F 83.0°F
Oct 22 84.4°F 84.5°F 83.3°F
Oct 23 84.2°F 84.1°F 83.2°F
Oct 24 83.2°F 83.9°F 82.9°F
Oct 25 82.5°F 83.9°F 82.7°F
Oct 26 81.6°F 84.2°F 82.7°F
Oct 27 81.7°F 84.7°F 82.7°F
Oct 28 81.8°F 85.2°F 82.6°F
Oct 29 81.2°F 85.2°F 82.0°F
Oct 30 81.3°F 85.9°F 82.1°F
Oct 31 80.9°F 85.8°F 81.7°F
Nov 1 80.7°F 85.3°F 81.5°F
Nov 2 80.7°F 85.3°F 81.4°F
Nov 3 81.0°F 85.4°F 81.8°F
Nov 4 81.1°F 85.6°F 81.9°F
Nov 5 81.4°F 85.3°F 82.2°F
Nov 6 81.5°F 86.3°F 82.3°F
Nov 7 81.6°F 86.5°F 82.4°F
Nov 8 81.3°F 85.9°F 82.1°F
Nov 9 81.1°F 85.6°F 81.9°F
Nov 10 80.5°F 85.2°F 81.3°F
Nov 11 80.4°F 85.2°F 81.2°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, 79.6°F in Summer, and 82.3°F in Autumn.