Water temperature in Dakar
68.8
°F
May 3, 13:39
Trend:
stableYesterday:
68.9°FTomorrow:
69.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 41 min.Dakar in May
Minimum:
68.4°FAverage:
72.0°FMaximum:
75.0°FSea water temperature in Dakar today
As of now, in Dakar, the water temperature is 68.8°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 1.8°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
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 64.4°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Dakar
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19 | 68.1°F | 65.0°F | 65.6°F |
| Apr 20 | 67.3°F | 64.3°F | 65.8°F |
| Apr 21 | 66.8°F | 66.1°F | 66.0°F |
| Apr 22 | 66.9°F | 65.8°F | 65.9°F |
| Apr 23 | 68.8°F | 65.8°F | 65.9°F |
| Apr 24 | 68.2°F | 65.9°F | 65.8°F |
| Apr 25 | 69.0°F | 65.8°F | 66.1°F |
| Apr 26 | 68.8°F | 67.6°F | 66.5°F |
| Apr 27 | 70.0°F | 65.5°F | 66.5°F |
| Apr 28 | 69.2°F | 65.9°F | 66.7°F |
| Apr 29 | 68.6°F | 65.4°F | 66.8°F |
| Apr 30 | 68.9°F | 68.4°F | 67.2°F |
| May 1 | 69.2°F | 68.8°F | 67.4°F |
| May 2 | 68.9°F | 67.3°F | 67.0°F |
| May 3 | 68.8°F | 69.4°F | 67.0°F |
| May 4 | 69.4°F | 70.5°F | 67.6°F |
| May 5 | 69.4°F | 72.0°F | 67.6°F |
| May 6 | 69.7°F | 71.5°F | 67.9°F |
| May 7 | 69.7°F | 70.6°F | 67.9°F |
| May 8 | 69.6°F | 71.0°F | 67.7°F |
| May 9 | 69.7°F | 72.3°F | 67.8°F |
| May 10 | 70.0°F | 72.6°F | 68.2°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.