Weather in January
In the early part of the year,
Grand Dakar,
Senegal, experiences pleasant weather, with comfortable sea temperatures. The sea water temperature peaks at 22.8°C (73°F) providing ample opportunity for various water activities, despite the fall from the warmer periods of the previous year.
January signals the start of the year as well as a period of weather transition. The daylight hours are not yet at their peak, and the climate benefits from moderate humidity levels. Overall, the month's weather remains agreeable, setting a positive tone for the upcoming months.
Sea temperature
In Grand Dakar, the average seawater temperature in January is 22.8°C (73°F).
Note: Cold sensitivities vary, but with the right amount of sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a warm day, a swim in 22.8°C (73°F) waters might be just right. Remember, Olympic swimmers are used to waters between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Grand Dakar, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 19:07 GMT.
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