Best time to swim in Senegal Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Senegal? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Senegal.
Swimming in Senegal by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Senegal by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Dakar, Cap Skirring, Saly Portudal, Joal Fadiouth and Kafountine.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F to 76°F | pleasant swimming |
| February | 68°F to 73°F | pleasant swimming* |
| March | 68°F to 74°F | pleasant swimming* |
| April | 69°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming* |
| May | 71°F to 77°F | pleasant swimming |
| June | 76°F to 82°F | ideal swimming* |
| July | 80°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| August | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| September | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| October | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| November | 78°F to 83°F | ideal swimming* |
| December | 75°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Senegal?
Best time to swim in Dakar
The best months for swimming in Dakar are january, may, june, july, august, september, october, november et december.
Best time to swim in Saly Portudal
The best months for swimming in Saly Portudal are january, may, june, july, august, september, october, november et december.
Best time to swim in Joal Fadiouth
The best months for swimming in Joal Fadiouth are january, may, june, july, august, september, october, november et december.
Other cities and places in Senegal:
Water temperatures in Senegal over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Senegal for the cities of: Dakar, Cap Skirring, Saly Portudal, Joal Fadiouth and Kafountine.