What wetsuit do you need in Senegal?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 6 coastal cities in Senegal.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 19.1°C Mar | 28.9°C Oct | nothing |
| Rufisque | 19.2°C Mar | 29.0°C Oct | nothing |
| Saint-Louis | 18.5°C Mar | 28.8°C Sep | nothing |
| NguĂ©khokh | 18.7°C Mar | 29.0°C Oct | nothing |
| Joal | 19.3°C Mar | 29.4°C Oct | nothing |
| Kayar | 19.0°C Mar | 28.9°C Oct | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Senegal →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from