January weather forecastKayar, Senegal

January

Weather in January

In Kayar, Senegal, January sees a decrease in sea temperature, a striking characteristic as it follows the winter solstice of December. With seawater cooling to a monthly average of 22.8°C (73°F), January experiences the first dip in the annual temperature cycle. Daylight hours extend only up to 11.4 hours, a carryover from December, exhibiting the extended dominance of night time. Visitors would find sunny days a rare occurrence. The weather patterns make January a less favored month for sea-side activities.

Sea temperature

In Kayar, in January, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).
Note: Swimming in 22.8°C (73°F) can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kayar is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

Frequently asked questions

In Kayar, Senegal, the average seawater temperature in January is 22.8°C (73°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 22.8°C (73°F).

In Kayar, Senegal, the average day length in January is 11h and 22min.

On the first day of January in Kayar, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

Average sea temperature in January
Kayar, Senegal

  • Average sea temperature in January: 22.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.9°C).

Average daylight in January
Kayar, Senegal

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).