Weather in December
Grand Dakar meets the last month of the year with a relatively cooler climate, returning to where the year started. The sea temperature circles back to 22.8°C (73°F), reminiscent of the year's start. Waning daylight hours coupled with the continued drop in sea temperatures underscore
December's transition towards colder weather conditions. It forms a fitting conclusion to the cycle, effectively marking the city's yearly weather rhythm.
Sea temperature
In Grand Dakar, the average seawater temperature in December is 24.8°C (76.6°F).
Note: If cold is not your friend, swimming at 24.8°C (76.6°F) might be daunting. But the right mix of sunshine, wind, and external temperature can make a difference. Although wetsuits are not essential, they can enhance the swimming experience.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Grand Dakar, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:51 GMT.
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