Dakar — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

18°C

minimum

21°C

average

25°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
JAN 1	22°C	21°C	24°C	20°C
JAN 2	21°C	23°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 3	21°C	22°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 4	21°C	22°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 5	21°C	21°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 6	21°C	21°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 7	21°C	21°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 8	21°C	21°C	23°C	20°C
JAN 9	20°C	21°C	23°C	19°C
JAN 10	20°C	21°C	23°C	19°C
JAN 11	20°C	21°C	23°C	19°C
JAN 12	19°C	21°C	22°C	19°C
JAN 13	19°C	21°C	22°C	19°C
JAN 14	18°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
JAN 15	19°C	21°C	20°C	20°C
JAN 16	19°C	20°C	20°C	20°C
JAN 17	19°C	20°C	20°C	19°C
JAN 18	19°C	21°C	19°C	21°C
JAN 19	19°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
JAN 20	19°C	21°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 21	19°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 22	18°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 23	18°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 24	18°C	20°C	19°C	20°C
JAN 25	17°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
JAN 26	18°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 27	19°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 28	18°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 29	18°C	18°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 30	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
JAN 31	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

17°C

Average Day Air Temperature

33°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

1 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

11 hrs

Sunshine per Day

8 hrs

Average Wind Speed

12 km/h

Average Humidity

49%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming is pleasant and refreshing rather than hot. After you get in, it feels comfortable, and you’ll warm up quickly when you come out.