What is the current water temperature in Banjul?

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 26.69°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Banjul

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Banjul. 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.

80.0

°F

May 4, 01:35

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.1°F

Tomorrow:

80.3°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

19:23

Day Length:

12 h. 39 min.

Banjul in May

Minimum:

70.5°F

Average:

73.4°F

Maximum:

75.6°F

Sea water temperature in Banjul today

As of now, in Banjul, the water temperature is 80.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.5°F higher 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 rise 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 78.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 74.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Banjul

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 20	79.6°F	79.4°F	76.6°F
Apr 21	79.5°F	80.2°F	76.9°F
Apr 22	79.5°F	79.6°F	76.6°F
Apr 23	80.8°F	79.8°F	76.5°F
Apr 24	80.0°F	78.9°F	76.4°F
Apr 25	77.7°F	78.4°F	76.4°F
Apr 26	79.0°F	79.3°F	76.7°F
Apr 27	77.3°F	78.9°F	76.8°F
Apr 28	78.3°F	78.6°F	76.7°F
Apr 29	75.7°F	77.7°F	76.5°F
Apr 30	75.2°F	77.4°F	76.5°F
May 1	76.7°F	76.6°F	76.5°F
May 2	80.2°F	75.7°F	76.8°F
May 3	80.1°F	77.5°F	76.6°F
May 4	80.0°F	77.6°F	76.6°F
May 5	80.3°F	79.8°F	76.8°F
May 6	80.3°F	79.6°F	76.9°F
May 7	80.3°F	80.1°F	76.8°F
May 8	80.4°F	81.8°F	76.9°F
May 9	80.3°F	80.8°F	76.8°F
May 10	80.5°F	80.4°F	77.1°F
May 11	80.7°F	81.4°F	77.3°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.

Sea water temperature in Banjul by month

In Banjul, almost every month besides January and February is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 318 swimming days.

The warmest water in Banjul was recorded on October 17, 2023, reaching a 87.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 7, 2018, dipping to 67.7°F. The average readings by season are 74.3°F in Winter, 76.0°F in Spring, 82.5°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.